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KT51 UAR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,420 mi
Last recorded147,420 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 UAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 147,420 miles

corrosion around fuel filler

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 147,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake wouldn't release (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning always trying to turn left (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,722 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,263 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 77,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,045 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,037 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to exhaust bracket

offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover split

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,681 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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KT51 UAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KT51 UAR, 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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KT51 UAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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