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KG51 LFT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,447 mi
Last recorded43,447 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 43,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 42,870 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,252 miles

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

steering rack noise,steering lock inop

Fail 14 Sep 2021 41,243 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears + o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering rack noise,steering lock inop

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,968 miles

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

clutch biting high

steering lock inop,rack area noise

underbody components starting corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,445 miles

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

steering lock inop,noise/play rack area

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,625 miles

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

steering play/noise

Fail 13 Sep 2018 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

steering noise/play,steering lock inop

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,708 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 37,629 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,452 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 36,443 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)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,333 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,348 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

refer also prior fail/advise 509959553295

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,338 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,697 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,697 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,269 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,003 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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KG51 LFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KG51 LFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 LFT registered?

KG51 LFT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is KG51 LFT safe to buy?

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