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BN51 KBJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

69,082 mi
Last recorded69,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 69,082 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 69,080 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

service light on dash

Fail 14 Dec 2023 66,550 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

service light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge [just legal]

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,152 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,041 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel filler neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 55,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,813 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 48,615 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 31,544 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 29,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,449 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,592 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,592 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,830 miles

LEGIBILITY OF REAR NUMBER PLATE IS JUST ACCEPTABLE AND A REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 18,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,163 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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BN51 KBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BN51 KBJ, 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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BN51 KBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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