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KN51 FOU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,840 mi
Last recorded40,840 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,840 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,366 miles

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 2 Apr 2025 40,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

headlamp lenses & aims

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,801 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust rear box

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,111 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,358 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 38,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 37,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,086 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 33,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,397 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,397 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,495 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,692 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,862 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,807 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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KN51 FOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN51 FOU, 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 KN51 FOU registered?

KN51 FOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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