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KU51 OHC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

992,785 mi
Last recorded992,785 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 992,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low & need replacing asap (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front o/s & n/s rack ends slight play

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,166 miles

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

vehicle struggled to pass the emissions test

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,720 miles

Both front headlamps deterioated.

Rear number plate damaged.

Slight play to steering rack.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,720 miles

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

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

Both front headlamps deterioated.

Rear number plate damaged.

Slight play to steering rack.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,428 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,428 miles

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)

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,056 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,056 miles

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

Indicators do not self cancel.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Inner C.V. boot split

Slight play in nearside rack end.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,674 miles

nearside and offside front steering rack ends worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front steering rack ends worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 61,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,578 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,675 miles

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

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 OHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

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

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