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KC51 UNF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,380 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pulls more one way

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,926 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center seat belt sticking

Fail 25 Jul 2022 104,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center seat belt sticking

Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 103,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,486 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,752 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,233 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 87,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,100 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2011 68,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,577 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre cut.rear wiper torn

Fail 17 Jan 2009 46,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,846 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,087 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,595 miles

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

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 UNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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