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KP51 FNW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,654 mi
Last recorded108,654 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 108,654 miles

underside corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 108,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 106,700 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 106,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 104,433 miles

underside corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 101,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear tail gate doesn't fully latch

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play detected play in u/j and inner rack pinion (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 97,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tail gate doesn't fully latch

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play detected play in u/j and inner rack pinion (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

tailgate not closing fully but secure

Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,984 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tailgate not closing fully but secure

Pass 2 May 2019 89,066 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 89,066 miles

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,345 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing has minor play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,345 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing has minor play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,015 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play Between joint and rack. (2.1.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,755 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner rack joints.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,755 miles

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

Both front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in inner rack joints.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot dose not fully close in first stage of catch

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,966 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all wipers little poor and starting to split

boot dose not fully close in first stage of catch

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsf washer jet blocked

Pass 16 May 2014 75,921 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to tailgate causing it to not fully latch in closed position

indicator/flasher switch worn

n/s door mirror glass loose/unbonded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed/perishing

Pass 9 May 2013 73,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in nearside steering rack bush

tailgate not fully closing

Fail 9 May 2013 73,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in nearside steering rack bush

tailgate not fully closing

Pass 16 May 2012 71,724 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 71,724 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 69,305 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 67,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 64,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 61,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 56,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 56,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2006 49,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,624 miles

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

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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KP51 FNW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP51 FNW, 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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KP51 FNW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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