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KM51 XDD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 133,645 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 133,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 131,019 miles

nearside outer sill deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2024 131,019 miles

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

nearside outer sill deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 127,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,932 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 120,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested cloudy lens recommend rectification (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,736 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 19 Sep 2017 108,734 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,250 miles

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

engine mangerment light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,101 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,965 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met required amount, it would appear that the braking system reqires adjustment or repair.

Near side front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but cannot see cords.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but cannot see cords.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,716 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

E.M.L Light on.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

E.M.L Light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Timing chain rattle.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,480 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 59,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 25 Oct 2008 59,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,371 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear centre seat belt does not pull out.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,790 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 XDD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XDD, 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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KM51 XDD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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