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KU51 OMH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 94,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,473 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 190--150 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate fading

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 190--150 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate fading

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,487 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,487 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 22 Nov 2013 79,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,248 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,205 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,665 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

n/s/f anti roll bar link rods gaitor split

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

split on centre exhaust box

Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,621 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14hr

n/s/f anti roll bar link rods gaitor split

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

split on centre exhaust box

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,349 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

front brake pads looks low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 40,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 175/65/14hr

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall 175/65/14hr

rear no plate cracked

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 OMH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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