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KG51 UAM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear quater paneel got sharp edges

Fail 21 Dec 2012 96,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear quater paneel got sharp edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 85,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre walls cracking up

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

front bumper slightly adrift at nearside front

nearside door mirror housing held in position with tape

Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 76,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 46,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,294 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 UAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG51 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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