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KU51 NWJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,223 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 82,223 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 77,807 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2014 77,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,302 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 67,933 miles

advise found some fuel staining around the fuel tank and a smell of fuel but no leak found may require the tank removed for further investigation

Fail 24 May 2012 67,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise found some fuel staining around the fuel tank and a smell of fuel but no leak found may require the tank removed for further investigation

Pass 23 May 2011 65,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside inner driveshaft gator split

Fail 23 May 2011 65,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner driveshaft gator split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,426 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 56,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 48,200 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

KU51 NWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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