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KY51 VRD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,391 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,967 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency just met

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight water leak ?

Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight water leak ?

Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 67,150 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,702 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,256 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,256 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 33,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 21,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRD, 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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What year was KY51 VRD registered?

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

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