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KC51 UOH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,058 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,054 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,180 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,434 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,434 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

n/s inner gaiter split nfront

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,925 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Dec 2009 35,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Dec 2008 24,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Dec 2007 22,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,472 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,877 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 UOH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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