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KC51 TUP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,260 mi
Last recorded148,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 TUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 148,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 141,223 miles

Engine Light On

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR Uneven Tread Wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 141,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Light On

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

NSR Uneven Tread Wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,951 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking

Slight Noise NSR Bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,951 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Cracking

Slight Noise NSR Bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,525 miles

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

Slight Noise NSF Wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,525 miles

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

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

Slight Noise NSF Wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,311 miles

All Tyres Cracking

Rear Tyres Close To Limit

Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

All Tyres Cracking

Rear Tyres Close To Limit

Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,844 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 121,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 111,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 107,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,727 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 TUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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