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KY51 PCF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 PCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat removed from vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,598 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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 high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 96,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,043 miles

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

advisory.nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advisory.nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,295 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 86,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,613 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,006 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,834 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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KY51 PCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KY51 PCF, 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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KY51 PCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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