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KY51 VPE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all rear flexi ferrules slightly corroded

rear footbrake performance poor

wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

corrosion at nearside rear chassis section

handbrake performance efficiency just achieved

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,428 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP WEAK OPERATION

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST CLOSE TO REAR JOINT

OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP WEAK OPERATION

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,958 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,370 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,370 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,534 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,985 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 45,438 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 45,438 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear silencer blowing

center silencer blowing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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KY51 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY51 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY51 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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