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KD51 FJA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 FJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,241 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 44,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 37,329 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 35,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,463 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly damaged

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2017 29,967 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 29,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 28,995 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 28,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 27,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 27,802 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

micro cracking osf tyre worn on inner shoulder and several cuts and cracks not deep enough to expose ply or cord

micro cracking osr tyre

slight leak of exhaust gas rear box

Fail 7 May 2014 26,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

micro cracking osf tyre worn on inner shoulder and several cuts and cracks not deep enough to expose ply or cord

micro cracking osr tyre

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight leak of exhaust gas rear box

Pass 2 May 2013 24,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 11 May 2011 20,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2010 18,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 13,157 miles

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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KD51 FJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KD51 FJA, 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 KD51 FJA registered?

KD51 FJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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