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KC51 ULS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,698 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012
Pass 3 Feb 2011
Fail 3 Feb 2011

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,316 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Mileage clock bulb not working

Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Mileage clock bulb not working

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hub cap N/S/R Wheel/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/R Tyre Perished

N/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly noisey

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre at 2mm, also slight side wall damage

Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hub cap N/S/R Wheel/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/R Tyre Perished

N/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly noisey

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre at 2mm, also slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,597 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 38,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N.S.front wheel slight damage, both front and O.s.rear wheel trims missing.

Rear silencer weak.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

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

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