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KC51 TYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,833 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front brake slight fluctuation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,586 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper parking (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,580 miles

Front All position lamps not working BOTH ns and os (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute repeater and rear (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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort EFF = 11 % Readings: 70 / 60 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os: caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing noisy but NOT rough when rotated at time of inspection

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both and os (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill / inner lower arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

front wiper blade / s splitting on ends and slightly smearing

oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,145 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 90,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 78,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,912 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,392 miles

play in n/s rack

tracking out

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in n/s rack

tracking out

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,069 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,250 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,483 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 TYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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