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2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,548 mi
Last recorded64,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,544 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,707 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,970 miles

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,037 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,291 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaiter split

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,867 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,867 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,010 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 NUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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