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KN51 GKD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 108,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body - undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,728 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 77,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 77,651 miles

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

heat shield loose fouling exhaust

Pass 16 May 2018 76,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 76,043 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 74,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 70,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,850 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 67,704 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,704 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 64,253 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,253 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,801 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 60,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 13 May 2010 53,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 51,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 39,282 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 GKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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