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KC51 UPV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,032 mi
Last recorded54,032 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet catch lever damaged but still able to access under bonnet

exhaust flexible section damaged but no leaks

rear fixed beam axle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 54,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet catch lever damaged but still able to access under bonnet

exhaust flexible section damaged but no leaks

rear fixed beam axle corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 51,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,685 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 51,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt locked (5.2.5a)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,385 miles

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre side wall is perished and cracked 175/65/14

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,383 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall is perished and cracked 175/65/14

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 50,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,247 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,796 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,080 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,033 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 35,206 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 35,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,896 miles

O/s front tyre tread is starting to crack.

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 UPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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