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KC51 UEL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,336 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,079 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,604 miles

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

front subframe corroeded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,539 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing but not exposing cords.

near side inner c.v boot split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are perishing but not exposing cords.

near side inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Droplink Top Gater Split

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,772 miles

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

offside door mirror lens is cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2007 35,772 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 28,145 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge.

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 UEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

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

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