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KC51 URS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,706 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Rear Exhaust mount rotten

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine noisey(possible cam chain)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1xfront to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,977 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,469 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)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,649 miles

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

engine oil leake (filled with 1 litre of oil )

n/sfront and n/s rear and o/s rear tyres slightly perrished

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,034 miles

windsceen has slight markings across it

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,034 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

windsceen has slight markings across it

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,161 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2008
Fail 14 Dec 2008

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 43,216 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / SLIGHT EX BLOW DEVELOPING AT CENTRE BOX / OUTLET SECTION

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 15 Dec 2007 43,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 175 / 65 / 14 T / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P / CHECK ON ADJUST TRACKING

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS DRY / ADVISE TO GREASE WHEN NEW CABLES FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / SLIGHT EX BLOW DEVELOPING AT CENTRE BOX / OUTLET SECTION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SCUFFED 175 / 65 / 14 T

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,646 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS / BETWEEN TREADS / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 175 / 65 / 14 T / BOTH WEARING ON EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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 URS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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