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KC51 UKS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,121 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,218 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o\s & n\s rear (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 59,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,558 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 56,558 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,905 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,905 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,176 miles

advise rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,448 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,346 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 UKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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