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KG51 UCY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,849 miles

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

both outer sills coverd

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,795 miles

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

Offside Front outer cv. gaiter slightly loose

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

although passed emissions test may alter once new silencer box is fitted.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,836 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

clutch pedal rubber

nearside inner cv boot leaking

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Nov 2010 36,536 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,363 miles

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

all tyres becoming perished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,996 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 UCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCY, 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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What year was KG51 UCY registered?

KG51 UCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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