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KC51 UAF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 39,486 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,101 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 29,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering slightly lighter turning left than turning right

Fail 26 Apr 2016 28,341 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 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering slightly lighter turning left than turning right

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers smearing screen

rear number plate damaged

steering stiff on right hand lock

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated and blowing

play in steering reack (suspect short rack)

raer number plate damaged

steering heavyer on right hand lock

Pass 4 May 2011 21,579 miles

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

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

damage to rear number plate

Fail 4 May 2011 21,579 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to rear number plate

Pass 4 May 2010 20,884 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 20,884 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre spliting 175/65/14t

Pass 5 May 2009 19,823 miles

deep cracking in tread of osr tyre 175/65/14t

rear exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 18,998 miles

both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread+sidewall 175/65/14t

Fail 2 May 2008 18,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread+sidewall 175/65/14t

Pass 8 May 2007 18,718 miles

rear fog light lens broken

Fail 8 May 2007 18,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog light lens broken

Pass 10 May 2006 17,666 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 UAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

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

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