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KU51 OCY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,191 mi
Last recorded83,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,191 miles

both rack ends worn

Fail 31 Dec 2015 83,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rack ends worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,160 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corrded but not leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,421 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,419 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 56,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 51,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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 OCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY registered?

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

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