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KU51 OGW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,979 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,327 miles

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

Rear unable to assess rear brake pipe across rear bulkhead from n/side to o/side as covered in grease

Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable play in bush/bearing and internal play in rack n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear unable to assess rear brake pipe across rear bulkhead from n/side to o/side as covered in grease

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,873 miles

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

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

unable to assess rear brake pipes aft of fuel tank and across rear axle as covered with protective coating of grease

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,379 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,282 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 71,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,423 miles

NS front inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

NS front inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,049 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre perished

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 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

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

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