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KL51 XUC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,838 mi
Last recorded112,838 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 155,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 153,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,942 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2016 145,942 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 122,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,756 miles

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

nsr tyre scalloping on inside edge

unable to open fuel fiiller flap

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,874 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 102,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,115 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 95,041 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has dust cover detatched

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,712 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,712 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 XUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

KL51 XUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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