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LA51 BXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,868 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,868 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,429 miles

free play in steering rack

handbrake performance just meet limits

rear footbrake performance low

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

free play in steering rack

handbrake performance just meet limits

rear footbrake performance low

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,354 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rusty

slight play n/s rack

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 92,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,503 miles

Rear seat hinges worn....slight play in steering rack and noisey in operation

Fail 17 Dec 2011 77,242 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2011 77,242 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,357 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 47,617 miles

slight play n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 34,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2mm and perrished < advise replacement >

both rear tyres perrished

front discs corroded

hand brake travel

tested when wet

Pass 10 Dec 2005 29,406 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and has leak which will require attention soon

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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LA51 BXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LA51 BXU, 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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What year was LA51 BXU registered?

LA51 BXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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