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KU51 OPS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2019 69,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,584 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre outer sidewall splitting

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 68,584 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre outer sidewall splitting

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 657,816 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,753 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,144 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

unable to inspect handbrake cables properly

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,569 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,870 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 21,870 miles

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

both rear tyres are developing cracks in the tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,888 miles

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 OPS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OPS, 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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What year was KU51 OPS registered?

KU51 OPS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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