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KC51 TYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,385 mi
Last recorded91,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,385 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,770 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,456 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,628 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres rubber cracking in tread and walls

front seat front to rear adjuster stiff to lock off

fuel filter corroded and damp?

some indicators a bit pale

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres rubber cracking in tread and walls

feul filter damp/corroded

front seat front to rear adjuster stiff to lock off

nearside front outer cv gaitor clip starting to split

some indicators a bit pale

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,258 miles

fuel filter rusty

fuel flap catch broken

handbrake cables rusty

knock on steering

both rear tyres, outer walls cracked

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre section corroded and slight blow

chip in front screen just out of zone a

n/s/f and both rear indicators pale

o/s/r fog lamp slightly loose

play/knock in n/s/f drop link

service light on

slack at bottom of handbrake travel

slight grease leak o/s outer cv boot

timing chain noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2011 55,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres, outer walls cracked

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre section corroded and slight blow

chip in front screen just out of zone a

fuel filter rusty

fuel flap catch broken

handbrake cables rusty

knock on steering

n/s/f and both rear indicators pale

o/s/r fog lamp slightly loose

play/knock in n/s/f drop link

service light on

slack at bottom of handbrake travel

timing chain noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,588 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,576 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 38,499 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jan 2008 38,497 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,727 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 TYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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