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KC51 UCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 77,294 miles

N/S/F coil spring corroded

N/S/R indicator starting too shown white light

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inside edge and wearing close too limit (175 65 14)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on side wall

engine management light shown on dash

lower part of engine wet of oil

rear brakes noisy when in brake rollers

slight play in O/S top mount

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 May 2017 77,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

N/S/F coil spring corroded

N/S/R indicator starting too shown white light

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inside edge and wearing close too limit (175 65 14)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on side wall

engine management light shown on dash

lower part of engine wet of oil

rear brakes noisy when in brake rollers

slight play in O/S top mount

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 May 2016 70,375 miles

Battery has movement

N/S/F drum stick has slight play

N/S/F tyre is perished 175/65 R14

O/S mirror is damaged

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 175/65 R14 82T

O/S/R tyre on 2mm 175/65 R14 82T

Rear exhaust rubber has a rubber missing

car has a big oil leak

steering wheel has play

Fail 6 May 2016 70,375 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt is stuck (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery has movement

N/S/F drum stick has slight play

N/S/F tyre is perished 175/65 R14

O/S mirror is damaged

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm 175/65 R14 82T

O/S/R tyre on 2mm 175/65 R14 82T

Rear exhaust rubber has a rubber missing

car has a big oil leak

steering wheel has play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,872 miles

both wiper poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

e/m light on

rear joint and center exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,303 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,612 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 31,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,259 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 8,899 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 UCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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