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KD51 OKE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 OKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 98,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR HUB PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR HUB PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AND REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AND REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AND REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AND REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 92,894 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 90,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 84,581 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,267 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 73,841 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 73,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 62,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,470 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

N/S/F INNER DRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODID

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,618 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 32,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,770 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 30,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,725 miles

left hand front brake disc inner edge starting to corrode.Right hand front tyre inner edge on 1.6mm minimum limit.Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,988 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 OKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 KD51 OKE, 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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KD51 OKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 2001.

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