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K176 YDW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,141 mi
Last recorded22,141 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 YDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 16,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

heavy surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 3 Oct 2023 16,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 15,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 15,351 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 13,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 13,442 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,874 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 10,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,922 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 9,922 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 7,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 5,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 3,774 miles

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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K176 YDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K176 YDW, 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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K176 YDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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