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KC51 ULE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,090 mi
Last recorded85,090 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,090 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,932 miles

front shocks weak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,932 miles

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

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

front shocks weak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,750 miles

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

all shockabsorbers worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,750 miles

all shockabsorbers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 73,027 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,784 miles

both front wipers split but stll cleaning screen

nearside front rack en has very slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,289 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,338 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine application noisey

exhaust centre and rear sections split and leaking around seams satisfactory only on time of test

front service brake discs worn

lower effort to offside rear service brake

strong advise front service brake disc pads on mot limit satisfactory only on time of test

wiper blades torn satisfactory for test

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,845 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 ULE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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