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KD51 HLV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,613 mi
Last recorded39,613 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 39,613 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 39,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,422 miles

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 34,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface reduced by corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,984 miles

brake discs outer surface scored and inner surface braking surface reduced by more than half by corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2022 32,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

brake discs outer surface scored and inner surface braking surface reduced by more than half by corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,072 miles

both rear tyres very poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,268 miles

front brake discs inner braking surfaced reduced by corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,334 miles

both head lamps lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,213 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 29,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 22,982 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,796 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,600 miles

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)

Rear exhaust has minor leak and in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2014 17,600 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has minor leak and in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play/wear in offside steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,811 miles

offside front and nearside front steering arms ball socket drum sticks have slight play and feel knocking threw steering wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,366 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 6,541 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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KD51 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KD51 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

KD51 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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