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LA51 ECT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,879 mi
Last recorded132,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 ECT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,879 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,605 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,603 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ONE LITRES OIL

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

n/s/r fog light showing white light to rear

Fail 20 Dec 2013 109,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r fog light showing white light to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2012 100,309 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 91,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in both intermediate steering arms

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,561 miles

Play in both intermediate steering arms

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,779 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,028 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,425 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 35,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,826 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,826 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,258 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 27,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ECT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LA51 ECT, 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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LA51 ECT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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