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KU51 OAA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,679 mi
Last recorded84,679 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,252 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

head lamp patterns weak

oil residue on engine

Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage on wheel trims

exhaust centre box corroded

front brake pads worn low on n/s/f

head lamp patterns weak

oil residue on engine

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,298 miles

exhaust system corroding

oil residue on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2013 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

handbrake cable sticking slightly

o/s/f shocker becoming week

oil residue on engine

rear coil springs corroded

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,603 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

noise on starter motor

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

noise on starter motor

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,979 miles

damage on wheel trims n/s/r door

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r door not opening

oil on g/box

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

damage on wheel trims n/s/r door

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r door not opening

oil on g/box

Pass 21 Nov 2010 57,845 miles

both front strut top bearings rough

damage to wheel trims

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 21 Nov 2010 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front strut top bearings rough

damage to wheel trims

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 22 Nov 2009 52,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to n/s/r door, wheel trims damaged, slight play in o/s/f drop link, centre exhaust corroded, o/s and n/s rear brake pipe ferrels decoming corroded

n/s/f cv gaitor slight leak, gear linkage warn, n/sf head rest missing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,202 miles

grease aroud o/s & n/s/f outter cv boots. no hole or splits and are both secure

water leak from front of engine area

Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,202 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

grease aroud o/s & n/s/f outter cv boots. no hole or splits and are both secure

water leak from front of engine area

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 43,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 37,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 OAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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