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KC51 UOB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 68,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished

Offside Rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,955 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,971 miles

damage to n/s front bumper

parking brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,080 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 52,080 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

whole exhaust system very perished

Fail 4 Dec 2013 51,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop links gaitors split

engine noisey. timing chain u/s

exhaust system badly corroded

front pads look low

n/s/f inner cvboot split

n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,132 miles

both front drop links gaitors split

engine noisey. timing chain u/s

exhaust system badly corroded

front pads look low

n/s/f inner cvboot split

n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust badly corroded front to rear

indicators showing white light

n/s/f cv boot inner split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,790 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine noisey timing chain

exhaust corroded badly centre to rear

gear selection poor no 1st gear

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 18,553 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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