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KC51 ULY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 ULY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,944 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,608 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,583 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 68,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,166 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,146 miles

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

damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 12 Aug 2010 63,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

damage n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,945 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

anti slip rubber missin from clutch peddle

both rear fog lamp's cracked

e.m.l on

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f wheel damaged.

oil leak

rear wiper defective

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,745 miles

anti slip rubber missin from clutch peddle

both rear fog lamp's cracked

e.m.l on

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f wheel damaged.

oil leak

rear wiper defective

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,659 miles

both front brake discs are rusting

n/s door mirror is insecure

n/s/f inner cv boot is split

n/s/f wheel has slight damage to the outer rim

Fail 31 Aug 2007 45,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs are rusting

exhaust back box is corroding

n/s door mirror is insecure

n/s/f inner cv boot is split and leaking grease

n/s/f wheel has damage to the outer rim

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,115 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 ULY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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