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KC51 UER

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,027 mi
Last recorded113,027 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,363 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear parking brake cables (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,965 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,952 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,856 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,565 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2010 66,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine very noisey?

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,460 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 UER is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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