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KV51 ZSL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,511 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,508 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror of non obligatory unit damaged door mirror

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 79,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,460 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

non obligatory NS door mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2016

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,996 miles

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,244 miles

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

exhuast system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhuast system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nsr tyre badly cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,497 miles

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

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 39,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,006 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 4 Apr 2007 26,370 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 26,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,712 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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KV51 ZSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KV51 ZSL, 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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KV51 ZSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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