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KU51 OBT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 106,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,067 miles

offside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge 175/65/14 fire

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,907 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 45,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

KU51 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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