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KC51 WLN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 54,158 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper not returning to position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper not parking

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocker corroded both

Fail 30 May 2025 54,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper not parking

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocker corroded both

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,424 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking and still suppoerted

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,522 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT CORRISION TO SILL TOP

Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,522 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT CORRISION TO SILL TOP

Pass 24 May 2016 27,540 miles

centre exhaust corroded

o/s sill corroded out with prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2015 26,118 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 24,873 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 24,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 22,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,347 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,932 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 WLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WLN, 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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What year was KC51 WLN registered?

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

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