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KC51 UFG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,391 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,399 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,961 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 28,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 22,666 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 UFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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