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KU51 OOH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2018 97,552 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated dark foil stuck on reg plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main lamp dirty/misted (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1g)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,232 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

o/s handbrake effort

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,832 miles

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

OSF tyre scrubbed inner edge

Uneven wear inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust has baffle packing coming out tail pipe

scratches on ns windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,825 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust has baffle packing coming out tail pipe

scratches on ns windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,493 miles

oil pressure switch starting to leak

scratches to windscreen

timingchain rattles

wipers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil pressure switch starting to leak

scratches to windscreen

timingchain rattles

wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine camshaft chain noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,691 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable worn

Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,038 miles

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 OOH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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