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KF51 FKX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,271 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,415 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering rack boots badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,624 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,495 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 3 Dec 2019 68,427 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,866 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,934 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 48,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,481 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 47,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,247 miles

centre exhaust box corroded/slight leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,247 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded/slight leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,217 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,390 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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KF51 FKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF51 FKX, 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 KF51 FKX registered?

KF51 FKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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