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KJ51 UYR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 44,780 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2026 44,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 44,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,394 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 44,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,670 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,186 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 40,181 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)

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)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,856 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,257 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,867 miles

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,302 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,676 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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KJ51 UYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 KJ51 UYR, 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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KJ51 UYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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