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KC51 UBR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 99,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,601 miles

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

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Fail 12 May 2020 97,601 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,728 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test n/s and o/s non standard mirror smaller view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,559 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test n/s and o/s non standard mirror smaller view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel trim fitted incorrectly is pushing valve at angle and cutting into stem of valve

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,930 miles

All four tyre outer sidewalls perished

Both side repeater lens tinted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 78,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt will not extend (5.2.5b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

All four tyre outer sidewalls perished

Both side repeater lens tinted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,900 miles

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

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

ns & os side repeaters have black tint on lens

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,396 miles

movement on steering colume

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,600 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,752 miles

windscreen scored in zone A

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,745 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,664 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,124 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake maximum readings uneven †N/S 190 †O/S 300 BOTH READINGS BRAKE LOCKING †road test

Fail 8 Dec 2005 27,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake maximum readings uneven †N/S 190 †O/S 300 BOTH READINGS BRAKE LOCKING †road test

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 UBR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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