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KC51 TYB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 71,795 miles

rear number plate deterating

drivers door catch stiff but opperational

flexi part of exhaust damaged not to excess

fuel cap seal damaged but sealing arrangement maintined

management light on

near side mirror tape repair

oil leak

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

small chip in b zone not to excess

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres heavily perished numerous splits none to cords

near side mirror smashed

oil leak

slight blow middle box

slight play both rear wheel bearings

wipers not checked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,612 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,964 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 48,959 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box is corroding and has a slight leak

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front brake discs are lipped

offside front door is damaged an door check strap is broken

Fail 9 Jan 2007 41,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are perishing

drivers door check strap is broken and door is catching the front fender

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,085 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

drivers door check strap is broken and door is catching the front fender

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 TYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TYB, 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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What year was KC51 TYB registered?

KC51 TYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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