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KU51 OEC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,123 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 70,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,089 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,603 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,263 miles

Back box deterirated.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,829 miles

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 OEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU51 OEC registered?

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

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