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KF51 ZXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,765 miles

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2025 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2024 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp slightly damaged

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,225 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,350 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,098 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 31,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 11,382 miles

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

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 ZXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KF51 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

KF51 ZXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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