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KC51 WKA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,618 miles

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

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

drivers seat has slight movement but is sercure

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

drivers seat has slight movement but is sercure

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,652 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

driver seat has movement to one side but is still sercure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

driver seat has movement to one side but is still sercure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,235 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,614 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,290 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,669 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,669 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 30,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 26,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,076 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 21,416 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,406 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 WKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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