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KC51 USP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 USP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,105 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,979 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,689 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,811 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,041 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 22,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 USP 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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