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KC51 URY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 URY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,844 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,618 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,610 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,610 miles

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,239 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 URY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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