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KN51 GBV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,233 mi
Last recorded124,233 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 116,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocks badly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 111,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocks badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,613 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 105,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,999 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,873 miles

Engine oil leaks

Play in offside rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,452 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow pipe spit from servo (1.1.3 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,460 miles

Severe engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,356 miles

offside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,356 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,855 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

mid section exhaust corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe ,fouling anti roll bar, worn thin .All marked in yellow chalk

nearside rear tyre cracking /tread ,side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,069 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre has deep crackes

rear exhaust rubbers are missing

steering is notchy

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,704 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,038 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 GBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc 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 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN51 GBV registered?

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

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