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KW51 BUA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,206 mi
Last recorded103,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 103,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,163 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 96,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,792 miles

parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,132 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,132 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,416 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r door damaged [ unable to open ]

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,416 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r door damaged [ unable to open ]

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,916 miles

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

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s mirror glass is cracked

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,530 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front trim insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,508 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front trim insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,561 miles

advise o/s outer CV boot weeping grease

advise o/s/f tyre worn on egdes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,916 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,916 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,334 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 19,334 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 16,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,712 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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KW51 BUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW51 BUA, 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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KW51 BUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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