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KC51 DWU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 109,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,886 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 104,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,373 miles

Front brake disc corroded on their inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Light cluster slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 86,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Light cluster slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,640 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 71,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 64,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,084 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 58,084 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)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 51,598 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam images

Fail 30 Dec 2014 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Both headlamps have poor beam images

Fail 2 Dec 2014 51,579 miles

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

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

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

Beam image of both headlamps poor.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,005 miles

(filler to tank) Fuel pipe secure clip corroded

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 48,997 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,164 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished 1855515h

Fail 24 Nov 2012 46,123 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished 1855515h

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,658 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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KC51 DWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 KC51 DWU, 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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KC51 DWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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