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KL51 EKA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 EKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,803 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner shoulder strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 63,015 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPORARY CUP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,601 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing low on the edges

rear exhaust box outré skin corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 50,601 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 Front 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)

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

near side and off side front tyres wearing low on the edges

rear exhaust box outré skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,228 miles

Off side door damaged

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,105 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,938 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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KL51 EKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL51 EKA, 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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KL51 EKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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