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KU51 OES

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OES
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 126,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,462 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 121,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 116,781 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,781 miles

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)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Apr 2011 106,391 miles

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,045 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 50,140 miles

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

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 OES is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

KU51 OES is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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