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KU51 FLB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,220 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 136,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,974 miles

Engine Has Slight Leak

Engine Light On

Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Front Discs Badly Worn

Front Number Plate Poor

Nearside Front Arch Trim Missing

Play In Both Front Drop Links

Fail 30 Sep 2013 129,974 miles

Engine Has Slight Leak

Engine Light On

Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Front Discs Badly Worn

Front Number Plate Poor

Nearside Front Arch Trim Missing

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

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

Play In Both Front Drop Links

Fail 2 Oct 2012 123,401 miles

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Engine Rattles Badly

Nearside Front Plastic Arch Missing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Play In Nearside Front Drop Link

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,401 miles

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Engine Rattles Badly

Nearside Front Plastic Arch Missing

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Play In Nearside Front Drop Link

Fail 29 Sep 2011 118,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn replace with pads

n/s door mirror glass craked

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 118,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs worn replace with pads

n/s door mirror glass craked

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine Has Oil Leak (Sump Plug Area)

Exhaust Flexible Joint Rattles

Front Discs Marked

Play In Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Drop Link

Stonechip In Windsrceen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,741 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 96,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,288 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,261 miles

small cracks in side walls of tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,357 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU51 FLB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KU51 FLB, 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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What year was KU51 FLB registered?

KU51 FLB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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