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KC51 UPT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,191 mi
Last recorded34,191 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 33,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,919 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 32,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 31,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 30,808 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 30,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,429 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 28,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,335 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,088 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,934 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 UPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPT, 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

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What year was KC51 UPT registered?

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

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