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KC51 UKG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,973 mi
Last recorded162,973 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine is noisy.

oil leaks from around the top of the engine, oil pressure switch area.

rear brakes squeak on occasion.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 160,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 158,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 158,516 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 158,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 154,092 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 154,092 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 144,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 128,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 66,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 66,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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 UKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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