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KC51 WKT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

limited hand brake lever reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,375 miles

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

Nearside rear starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre getting close to limit

Nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Nearside rear starting to perish

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,484 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight knocking in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,816 miles

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

slight run out on front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,492 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,586 miles

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

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

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 WKT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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