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KP51 BUW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 88,052 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 88,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 73,881 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 59,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 55,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 55,564 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,498 miles

advise slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,756 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,699 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,376 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 30,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,579 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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KP51 BUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KP51 BUW, 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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KP51 BUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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