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KL51 XSE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s outer sill coroding

rear axle beam heavy rust

Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,421 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle heavy rust

Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle heavy rust

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,348 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 98,348 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,503 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,500 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,724 miles

fuel filter heavy rust

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,159 miles

fuel filter heavy rust

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,350 miles

fuel filter heavy rust

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,057 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,896 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,630 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,516 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 69,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads - inners appear to be wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 69,340 miles

front brake pads - inners appear to be wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,833 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 58,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,183 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 XSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

KL51 XSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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