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KC51 UGR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 138,724 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole nearly the whole length of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front coil springs rusty

Head lights matted

Rear axle rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger mirror temporary repaired

Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,100 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger mirror temporary repaired

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills rusty

headlight lens matted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 128,898 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills rusty

headlight lens matted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,640 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 102,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,022 miles

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

front brake judder

offside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2012 74,020 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

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

front brake judder

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake judder

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,853 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,853 miles

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

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

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

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 UGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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