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KM51 XCB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 59,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 58,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,463 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 46,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 46,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,534 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 44,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,777 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,777 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,452 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 43,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,927 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 4 Mar 2016 42,927 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,536 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 39,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer corroded/weak

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,678 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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KM51 XCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

KM51 XCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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