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KU51 OEX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,648 mi
Last recorded106,648 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat back locked but slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield loose

Rear wiper split

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock check. when rotated to right (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat back locked but slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield loose

Rear wiper split

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock check. when rotated to right (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,892 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

engine timing chain noisy in operation

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

coolant level low

engine timing chain noisy in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust heat sheild insucure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,898 miles

INSP Lignt on inst panel

Rear wiper split

Reversing lights inop

Timming chain/cam noise

Fail 16 Aug 2010 69,898 miles

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

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

INSP Lignt on inst panel

Rear wiper split

Reversing lights inop

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

Timming chain/cam noise

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,723 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,140 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2006 42,413 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 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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