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KC51 UJS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,973 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 117,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation BROKEN (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,092 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 110,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,206 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,633 miles

exhaust rubber missing still two supporting exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,082 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre and tread cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre and tread cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

o/s/rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front cv joint noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2011 73,829 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,583 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 50,530 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,007 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,330 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 36,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UJS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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