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KR51 MVG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 71,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,085 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 48,837 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,270 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 45,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,930 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,682 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,387 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,475 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 MVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVG, 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 KR51 MVG registered?

KR51 MVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KR51 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 MVG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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