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KU51 NHC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,466 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,465 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner tie rods worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

excessive corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 4 Jan 2019 65,002 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

excessive corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,971 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 60,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,713 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,664 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,104 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,104 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,451 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,862 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,527 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,801 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 40,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,485 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,681 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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KU51 NHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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