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KU51 OLP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,102 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,318 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,676 miles

chips in screen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,030 miles

chips in screen

nearside inner cv boot wet with grease

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,513 miles

nearside front tyre cut on tread

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,513 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre cut on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,533 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,660 miles

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

offside foot brake effort low

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,660 miles

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

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

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

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

offside foot brake effort low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,460 miles

front tyres worn, rears wearing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust flexible section poor

front tyres worn, rears wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,418 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees, fronts worst

Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

all tyres wearing to various degrees, fronts worst

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,388 miles

all tyres worn to various degrees, nail nearside rear

exhaust back box very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 44,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,200 miles

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

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

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 OLP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 OLP, 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 OLP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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