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EF51 LVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise electric power steering turns to the left easier than the right

advise exhaust in very poor condition

advise wiper linkage worn

Fail 3 Dec 2019 133,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise electric power steering turns to the left easier than the right

advise exhaust in very poor condition

advise wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,499 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front discs rusty

headlamp pattern weak

Pass 25 Mar 2017 121,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,354 miles

Power steering assistance on left lock greater than right

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 109,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system front flexible coupling in poor condition

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering assistance on left lock greater than right

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,644 miles

Engine oil leak

Neearside front rim slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,449 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine oil leak

N?S?F tyre and rim damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,459 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2011 87,217 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,240 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,935 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 37,057 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EF51 LVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF51 LVU, 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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EF51 LVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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