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KC51 DXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing advise replacing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,579 miles

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 7 Dec 2012 95,578 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre lowon tread& worn on inner edge

offsiderear tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,841 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 57,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,515 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,707 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 DXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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