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KU51 LZC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 LZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 157,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal from cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear at body clip to brake load valve, middle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pad's look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight damage to brake drum

Rear corrosion to rear brake pipe's rear n/s to o/s close to excessive

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe's front to rear at rear, close to excessive

corrosion to sill lip's, sill covers fitted

slight brake bind front brake's

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake cable very slack

Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake cable very slack

Pass 4 Feb 2015 151,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 151,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 135,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 135,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 135,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES UNDERINFLATED

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,310 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 129,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 122,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 122,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 101,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,653 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 90,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 80,476 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 80,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,802 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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KU51 LZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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