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KG51 JCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,560 mi
Last recorded80,560 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides low (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner worn near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides low (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner worn near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,864 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,783 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,983 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,973 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,115 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,769 miles

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

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,917 miles

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

advise tracking check due to uneven wear on offside front tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,020 miles

front brake pads wearing close to indicators on inner pads

Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,345 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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KG51 JCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG51 JCU, 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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KG51 JCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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