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KR51 HRF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 HRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 74,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 69,663 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 57,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 49,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 44,309 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 40,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 40,692 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,832 miles

fuel filter slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,543 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,859 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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KR51 HRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KR51 HRF, 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 KR51 HRF registered?

KR51 HRF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KR51 HRF safe to buy?

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