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KV51 WUR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,845 mi
Last recorded52,845 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 WUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear exhaust shedding first skin - has minor leak of exhaust gases.

Rear hand brake cable corroded but not frayed.

Some corrosion of rear flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,895 miles

Rear exhaust shedding first skin - has minor leak of exhaust gases.

Rear hand brake cable corroded but not frayed.

Some corrosion of rear flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,342 miles

EXHAUST SYSTERM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE AND METAL PIPE CORRODED.

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED (THINNING)

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE AND METAL PIPE CORRODED.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EXHAUST SYSTERM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE AND METAL PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED (THINNING)

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE AND METAL PIPE CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,046 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLURED.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLURED.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,388 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT PARK IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,679 miles

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,679 miles

N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,372 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,213 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES PERISHED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,213 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,264 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Mar 2008 20,264 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 13,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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KV51 WUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 KV51 WUR, 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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KV51 WUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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