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KC51 WKA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 97,618 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KC51 WKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,618 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 WKA 17k37k58k78k98k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage91,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage79,235 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,131 miles
Since last MOT+10,517 miles
PASS
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage57,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,290 miles
Since last MOT+11,621 miles
PASS
Mileage45,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,669 miles
Since last MOT+13,223 miles
PASS
Mileage32,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage30,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage21,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage17,406 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 WKA

What car is KC51 WKA?

KC51 WKA is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Northampton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KC51 WKA?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 WKA was 97,618 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 WKA passed its MOT?

KC51 WKA has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.

Is KC51 WKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC51 WKA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KC51 WKA?

KC51 WKA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.