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KJ51 UCZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,706 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 79,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,539 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)

engine warning light staying on

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

engine warning light staying on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,531 miles

MIL light on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

MIL light on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,359 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 64,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,903 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014 48,902 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2013 40,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,606 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 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,213 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 25,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,963 miles

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,050 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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KJ51 UCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ51 UCZ, 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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KJ51 UCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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