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KJ51 UVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,673 mi
Last recorded78,673 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

oil light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,570 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise odd size tyres fitted front to rear advise slight play in front sterring joints

advise osr tyre has a cut in side wall but not reaching cords advise ns osf outer cv joints worn close to limits advise slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,563 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise odd size tyres fitted front to rear advise slight play in front sterring joints

advise osr tyre has a cut in side wall but not reaching cords advise ns osf outer cv joints worn close to limits advise slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail/puncture on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both steering arms have slight play at inner joint

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,827 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 56,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,210 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 52,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 46,509 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,203 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 UVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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