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KC51 WJK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,080 mi
Last recorded140,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 140,080 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,978 miles

STEERING HAS PLAY IN RACK OR OUTER JOINTS

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,978 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

STEERING HAS PLAY IN RACK OR OUTER JOINTS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,336 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,336 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,362 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S rear tyre perished

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,307 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S rear tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WRONG TAX DISC DISPLAYED

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WRONG TAX DISC DISPLAYED

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,584 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 93,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,587 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008
Fail 15 Dec 2007 59,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,657 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 47,393 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 WJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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