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KU51 OAW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,579 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead Under The Bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead Under The Bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,742 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear fog light damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear fog light damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,286 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,354 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil switch leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,931 miles

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 OAW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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