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KC51 TYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 79,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 79,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

fault with wipers

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

underside light corrosion

uneven tread wear offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,098 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,089 miles

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)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,407 miles

nearside and offside front antiroll bar link ball joint dust covers split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 37,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front antiroll bar link ball joint dust covers split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,932 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint slightly worn and dust cover split

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,255 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar link dust covers split

Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,255 miles

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

nearside and offside anti roll bar link dust covers split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 13,956 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar top ball joint gaiter split.

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,956 miles

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar top ball joint gaiter split.

rear reg. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,491 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 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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