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KC51 DWV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear number starting to detariorate

Fail 6 Dec 2016 111,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear number starting to detariorate

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,315 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in bothside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,396 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,394 miles

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

nearside front inner c v gaiter splite

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front inner c v gaiter splite

Pass 12 Dec 2009 85,552 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2009 85,552 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 76,954 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 68,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,663 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,663 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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 DWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KC51 DWV, 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 DWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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