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KU51 NVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,232 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,135 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,437 miles

f/o/s brake very slight bind.f/n/s wheel trim is fouling valve.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,446 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,915 miles

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

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

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 NVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

KU51 NVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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