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KD51 WCY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,588 mi
Last recorded120,588 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 WCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 120,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 117,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age cracks 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

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

Oil leak serious oil leak from engine oil light sensor switch ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel seek advice (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 115,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel seek advice (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,607 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,583 miles

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

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

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

add 1.5 litres engine oil

both front tyres worn on edge

both rear tyres badly perished

offside front seat not tilting

slight play in steering colomn

Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

add 1.5 litres engine oil

both front tyres worn on edge

both rear tyres badly perished

handbrake stiff to operate

offside front seat not tilting

slight play in steering colomn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,935 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,928 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,876 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,221 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 39,221 miles

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

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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KD51 WCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KD51 WCY, 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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KD51 WCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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