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KC51 TZH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,345 mi
Last recorded200,345 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 200,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 191,324 miles

n/s front brake disc inner swept area reduced

o/s headlight lens misting

slight play in n/s and o/s rack end joints

suspension has serface rust

Fail 27 Nov 2013 191,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

175/65/14t

engine management light on

gearchange linkage incorrectly positioned

n/s front brake disc inner swept area reduced

o/s headlight lens misting

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight play in n/s and o/s rack end joints

suspension has serface rust

Pass 5 Dec 2012 185,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

petrol tank straps rusting

tested under snow conditions

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2011 179,263 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake has travel

o/s/finner rack joint has play

Fail 24 Nov 2011 179,263 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake has travel

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/finner rack joint has play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 168,119 miles

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

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 156,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 144,437 miles

Oil leak

offside steering rach end has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2008 144,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside steering rach end has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2007 131,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 131,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 126,008 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 TZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

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

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