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KU51 NBX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,847 mi
Last recorded147,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,847 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 142,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,963 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

coolant leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 128,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure sunvisor (8.1.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,320 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,319 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,252 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 108,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,674 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 101,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,417 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,181 miles

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

near side rear tyre slighly cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 NBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU51 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

KU51 NBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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