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KC51 DWF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,447 mi
Last recorded122,447 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,177 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,966 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,390 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall

rear fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2008 76,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall

rear fog lamp slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,493 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 55,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,052 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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KC51 DWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KC51 DWF, 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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KC51 DWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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