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KU51 OJL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 124,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 124,197 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,327 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine area

Rear centre hand brake cable rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2016 121,327 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Knuckle (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine area

Rear centre hand brake cable rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Kocking from from steering when turning steering wheel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine area

Fail 21 Nov 2015 118,719 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Kocking from from steering when turning steering wheel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,457 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washers ran out of fluid at the end of test, passed.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,282 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washers ran out of fluid at the end of test, passed.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

engine management light on

n/s mirror insecure

play in o/s steering rack

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 28 Jul 2011 97,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

engine management light on

n/s mirror insecure

play in o/s steering rack

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,317 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have outer sidewall damage

front bake pads

rear wiper blade

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have outer sidewall damage

front bake pads

rear wiper blade

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,009 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 81,980 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,980 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 42,025 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Minor wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Fail 1 Oct 2005 42,025 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Minor wear in both rear wheel bearings.

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

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

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OJL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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