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KC51 WJA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,296 mi
Last recorded78,296 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 76,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,775 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2018

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,657 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,311 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,753 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,268 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 65,264 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,227 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,464 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,093 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,027 miles

front tyres low

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,027 miles

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

front tyres low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,508 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,679 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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 WJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

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

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