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KC51 ULT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 ULT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

slight weep of grease from nearside outer c/v gaiter

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,070 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on inner face of n/s/f brake disc

front brake application uneven [not yet excessive]

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low?

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding

rear indicator colours fading

Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,070 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on inner face of n/s/f brake disc

front brake application uneven [not yet excessive]

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low?

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding

rear indicator colours fading

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to wear bars, badly worn on stepped edges [175/65/14t]

noise on steering?

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre tread

slight pitting on n/s/f brake discs

very slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outside centre 3/4

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outside centre 3/4

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm [175/65/14h]

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 62,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,575 miles

exhaust back box corroding

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [175/65/14h]

Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust back box corroding

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [175/65/14h]

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge [175/65/14t]

oil level slightly low

Fail 8 Dec 2012 48,677 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge [175/65/14t]

oil level slightly low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,629 miles

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides properly due to grease

Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

unable to check handbrake cables in rear axle guides properly due to grease

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,494 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,137 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads low

slight blow on exhaust centre box

Fail 20 Dec 2007 28,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads low

slight blow on exhaust centre box

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,809 miles

exhaust back box corroding+centre box blowing slightly

nail in o/s/r + n/s/f tyres

Pass 28 Dec 2005 16,960 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 ULT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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