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KC51 UTJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Pink Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,186 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 113,259 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windcreen wipers do not automatically park outside drivers view of the road.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windcreen wipers do not automatically park outside drivers view of the road.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 99,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,164 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,300 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedel rubber worn

nsf and osf bottom ball join boots split

Fail 8 Dec 2011 85,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedel rubber worn

nsf and osf bottom ball join boots split

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,375 miles

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

n/s front and o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s inner cv boot split

oil leak o/s engine bay

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,375 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front and o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s inner cv boot split

oil leak o/s engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,981 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 42,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,830 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 UTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Pink with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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