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KC51 UGD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,445 mi
Last recorded110,445 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,445 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,445 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 99,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 99,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 96,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 84,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,003 miles

fuel filter corroded slightly

slight play in n/s and o/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,227 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2007 60,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small knick in n.s.f tyre wall

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 UGD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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