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KL51 UMC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 UMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,126 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 96,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and Outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,364 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,618 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,951 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,951 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,133 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 UMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMC, 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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What year was KL51 UMC registered?

KL51 UMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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