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KC51 UMX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 111,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,232 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 107,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm, inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,416 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm, inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight stiff on road (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 78,687 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,537 miles

Electrical wiring insecue

Steering slighty lighter n/s

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Electrical wiring insecue

Steering slighty lighter n/s

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,447 miles

N/s/f inner drive shaft rubber boot split

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f inner drive shaft rubber boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,478 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 UMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KC51 UMX, 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 UMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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