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KY51 VCA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,231 miles

Front upper suspension mounts have slight play both sides

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,820 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

headlamp fading slightly both sides

Fail 25 Jan 2019 98,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

headlamp fading slightly both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,099 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

winscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 Jan 2018 92,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 13 (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

winscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,389 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,389 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,959 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f inner rack end has play

Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/f inner rack end has play

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,639 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,426 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 VCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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