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KC51 WNX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

217,038 mi
Last recorded217,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 217,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 217,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 215,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022
Pass 24 Aug 2021

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 208,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 208,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 206,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018
Pass 16 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,392 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough slight play on steering rack (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 178,392 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough slight play on steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 167,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 167,793 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 156,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 146,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 131,257 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate cracked but seure o/s reversing light not working rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,257 miles

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

front numberplate cracked but seure o/s reversing light not working rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear wiper split on ends parking brake cable getting weak neer quodrants

Fail 10 Jun 2010 99,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear wiper split on ends parking brake cable getting weak neer quodrants

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,104 miles

rear wipersplit on ends

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,325 miles

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,954 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 WNX 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 70.4%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

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

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