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KC51 UNL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,913 mi
Last recorded88,913 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,275 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,275 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,404 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 33,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 33,823 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,922 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer side wall.

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,926 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 28,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,112 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2006 18,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,693 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 UNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KC51 UNL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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