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KU51 NVR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,382 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering stiffer on right hand lock

Fail 20 Feb 2017 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering stiffer on right hand lock

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,834 miles

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

Offside front tyre edge wear

Park brake just passed. advise maintenance

Track rod end ball joint has slight play some in track rod inner joint. (2.2.B.1f)

cannot fully inspect brake cables in guides.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure fixing bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre edge wear

Park brake just passed. advise maintenance

Track rod end ball joint has slight play some in track rod inner joint. (2.2.B.1f)

cannot fully inspect brake cables in guides.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,868 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

knock from steering

petrol cap rubber in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,309 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

damp around near side CV boot

knocking from steering

pertol cap rubber in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

near side front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing coards

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracking slightly

damp around near side CV boot

knocking from steering

pertol cap rubber in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

near side front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing coards

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,196 miles

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

knock from steering rack ??

n.s.f. brake disc in very poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both wipers split

knock from steering rack ??

n.s.f. brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n.s.f. brake disc in poor condition

o.s.r. brake effort getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,367 miles

rear brakes boarderline pass (16% parking brake)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,001 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 NVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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