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EA51 LCN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 49,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 44,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,956 miles

Headlamps misty

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,376 miles

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

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

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,159 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,991 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 33,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,097 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 33,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,622 miles

rear tyres side wall cracking.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,011 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,433 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 23,939 miles

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

rear silincer corroded and n/s/r tyre low air pressure.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,939 miles

rear silincer corroded and n/s/r tyre low air pressure.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,144 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,144 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,681 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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EA51 LCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA51 LCN, 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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EA51 LCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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