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KU51 OPD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,919 mi
Last recorded85,919 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 80,477 miles

Oil leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 75,490 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 75,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 71,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 668,889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 66,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,980 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ tyres has a slight cracked on the side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2007 61,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres as silght carket in wall

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,658 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 OPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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