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KY51 VUO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,682 mi
Last recorded120,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriorating

sill covers fitted

slight movement at steering wheel. top steering column bearing?

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,644 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,643 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,962 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,961 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,737 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,824 miles

Mixed speed rated tyres accross rear axle

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,824 miles

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

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

Mixed speed rated tyres accross rear axle

Fail 26 Jun 2008 63,397 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,397 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mixed speed rated tyres across rear axle

Fail 28 Jun 2007 54,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mixed speed rated tyres across rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,265 miles

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

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

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 VUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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