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KC51 UAY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,149 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,080 miles

front and rear number plates slight worn / perishing

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings?

Fail 10 Oct 2019 39,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates slight worn / perishing

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings?

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,784 miles

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

all four tyres perished

parking brake effort low

Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

parking brake effort low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,975 miles

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

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

tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2016 35,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear going white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deterioated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking / perashing

parking brake slightly stiff in opperation

Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear going white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deterioated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking / perashing

parking brake slightly stiff in opperation

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,817 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,612 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 22,959 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,444 miles

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

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

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 UAY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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