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KC51 ULF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,326 miles

ENGINE NOISY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 100,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE NOISY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NOISE FROM NSR BRAKE?

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,309 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system has part deteriorated

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Jan 2012 93,308 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system has part deteriorated

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2010 84,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,236 miles

175/65/14/t n/s/r tyre deteriorating

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour

slight movement in front link arms

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,236 miles

175/65/14/t n/s/r tyre deteriorating

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour

slight movement in front link arms

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,555 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,155 miles

small crack in front number plate

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,945 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 ULF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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