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KM51 UHC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 UHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column has movement

Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,363 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column has movement

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,006 miles

both front wheels buckled

centre exhaust blowing

freeplay found in rack

front pads and discs worn

nsf tyre worn

osf cv boot cracking

rear brakes imbalanced

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,989 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both front wheels buckled

centre exhaust blowing

freeplay found in rack

front pads and discs worn

nsf tyre worn

osf cv boot cracking

rear brakes imbalanced

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 24 May 2011 79,965 miles

coolant level low

exhaust flexi damaged

movement in lower steering knuckle

movement in rack

movement in steering column

ns cv boot cracking

nsf inner cv boot splitt

osf tyre cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,142 miles

No air bag check light on dash

Bonnet difficult to be released or closed

Both front seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated.

O/s/f chassis leg and o/s/f cross member damaged such as to effect impact protection

Fail 6 Sep 2009 57,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet difficult to be released or closed

No air bag check light on dash

Both front seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated.

O/s/f chassis leg and o/s/f cross member damaged such as to effect impact protection

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,303 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 6 Aug 2008 44,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,305 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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KM51 UHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 KM51 UHC, 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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KM51 UHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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