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KJ51 GNX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,280 mi
Last recorded65,280 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 65,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 64,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 64,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Jun 2024 63,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,578 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 61,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,142 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 60,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,727 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,039 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,715 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,767 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,767 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,381 miles

Advise - Front fog light indicator not working.

Advise - Nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear indicators starting to show white light.

Advise - Offside front tyre wall damaged.

Advise - Offside rear tyre wall perishing.

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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KJ51 GNX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ51 GNX, 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 KJ51 GNX registered?

KJ51 GNX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KJ51 GNX safe to buy?

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