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KC51 WKR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,040 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 144,040 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,229 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,690 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 135,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low

offside front tyre has worn very low on inner surface and close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,405 miles

nearside front brake disc is in slightly poor condition on inner surface

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,405 miles

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

nearside front brake disc is in slightly poor condition on inner surface

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,349 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,044 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 45,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,534 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 40,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 35,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WKR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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