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KC51 ULB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,288 mi
Last recorded69,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 ULB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,288 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,832 miles

n/sr tyre cracking

Fail 6 May 2015 63,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/sr tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 59,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,886 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 49,886 miles

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

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

n/s/f brakes squealing pads ok

Pass 13 May 2011 45,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 45,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 42,495 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 42,495 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,361 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

offside rear road spring weak

Pass 21 May 2008 36,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,155 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 30,154 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ULB 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 61.1%.

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 ULB, 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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What year was KC51 ULB registered?

KC51 ULB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KC51 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 ULB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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