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KU51 OFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,580 miles

'PLAY' IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,580 miles

'PLAY' IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK ENDS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 79,263 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flnge bolt broken but no major leaks

exhaust has minor leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure slightly

exhaust mounting missing

front brake ferrules corroded

front pads close to legal limit

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicators starting to lose colour

slight play in steering column

wipers slightly streaking

Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,746 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant bottle empty

exhaust flnge bolt broken but no major leaks

exhaust has minor leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure slightly

exhaust mounting missing

front brake ferrules corroded

front pads close to legal limit

oil leak on engine

rear indicators starting to lose colour

slight play in steering column

wipers slightly streaking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,902 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,236 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,236 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,400 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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 OFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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