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KC51 WMJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,187 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 85,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,556 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,362 miles

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

screen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,362 miles

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

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear service and parkbrake low efforts

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring fractured both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear service and parkbrake low efforts

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,952 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 63,003 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,366 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,710 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,659 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,090 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 35,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,467 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 30,533 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,666 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 25,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,464 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 WMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 WMJ, 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 WMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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