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KM51 TYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,014 mi
Last recorded18,014 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 18,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 17,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 16,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 15,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 13,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,493 miles

osf, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perishes

Pass 22 Feb 2014 11,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 11,302 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,438 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 10,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 9,699 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 17 Feb 2010 9,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 5,646 miles

4 hub caps fitted unable to check w.nuts †plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full check

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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KM51 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM51 TYP, 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 KM51 TYP registered?

KM51 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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