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KG51 SVA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 SVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 104,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,861 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,637 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,637 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,346 miles

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

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

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 SVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KG51 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

KG51 SVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 SVA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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