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KL51 XLB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,806 mi
Last recorded44,806 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,806 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,513 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,778 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 42,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,313 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 41,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,891 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,958 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 XLB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLB, 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 KL51 XLB registered?

KL51 XLB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KL51 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 XLB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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