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KC51 UCA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,232 mi
Last recorded59,232 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,271 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,266 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,469 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,583 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 42,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,978 miles

outer edges of front brake discs are corroded 15mm

Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

outer edges of front brake discs are corroded 15mm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,943 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,039 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,039 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 31,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

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

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