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KN51 FYK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 88,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED AND BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,397 miles

front discs have surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,293 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,233 miles

Corrosion to OSF / NSF lower arms / Rear beam

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to OSF / NSF lower arms / Rear beam

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 62,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 62,954 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF / OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,476 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 FYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

KN51 FYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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