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AK51 LJA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,547 mi
Last recorded41,547 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,547 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Axle corroded but not weakened.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ball joint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not weakened.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 40,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ball joint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not weakened.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,423 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,737 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 30 Aug 2016 30,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,458 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,309 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,163 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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AK51 LJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AK51 LJA, 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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AK51 LJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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