CarVerify

Free Car Check

KB51 CDZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,455 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 117,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,213 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,213 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,356 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 95,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,787 miles

o/s/f brake flexi pipe ferrule end rusty/slightly corroded

advise tracking tyre wear inner edge

bonnet stay clip broken

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

front wipers noisy

insp on

knock on steering when rocked

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/r seat back catch loose/faulty,won't fully lock in place but still secure

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked/perished and cracking in tread

o/s/f fog light inop and loose/broken

o/s/r tyre stepped and worn low inner edge, close to legal limit

oil leaks

play/knock steering rack arms

rear centre seat belt will not pull out to test

rear indicators pale

rear wiper blade split

timing chain very noisy/rattling

very slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,787 miles

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

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

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)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

front wipers noisy

insp on

knock on steering when rocked

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/r seat back catch loose/faulty,won't fully lock in place but still secure

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked/perished and cracking in tread

o/s hand brake cable sticking in guide

o/s/f brake flexi pipe ferrule end rusty/slightly corroded

o/s/f fog light inop and loose/broken

o/s/r tyre stepped and worn low inner edge, close to legal limit

oil leaks

play/knock steering rack arms

rear brake efforts low

rear centre seat belt will not pull out to test

rear indicators pale

rear wiper blade split

timing chain very noisy/rattling

very slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

non abs car but has reluctor ring and wire fitted to one side front

sill covers fitted restricting view

Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,337 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

nearside handbrake effort poor

non abs car but has reluctor ring and wire fitted to one side front

poor view to hand brake cables in tracks advise remove wheel to check

sill covers fitted restricting view

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,053 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,955 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

bearing noise either alternter or waterpump or idler pulley bearing

would recommend full brake strip

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,774 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,379 miles

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

WOULD RECOMMEND NEW C V BOOT STRAP FITTED TO N/S/F.AND FRONT TYRES FITTED TO REAR,

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 13,377 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KB51 CDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KB51 CDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KB51 CDZ?

You can check the full history of KB51 CDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KB51 CDZ registered?

KB51 CDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KB51 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB51 CDZ shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KB51 CDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KB51 CDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.