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KU51 OED

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,054 mi
Last recorded165,054 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OED
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 165,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 161,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 160,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 154,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 149,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 149,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 144,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,662 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2015 133,487 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 118,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 110,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,591 miles

steering rack has knock when turned left and right

Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,591 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has knock when turned left and right

Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,085 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 45,775 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 OED is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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