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LB51 CMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,038 mi
Last recorded132,038 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 127,483 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 127,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,716 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 121,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,691 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS LEAKING GREASE

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R FOG LIGHT UNIT COVERED WITH RED COLOURED TAPE

Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S/front CV boot leaking grease

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/Rear fog lamp covered in black tape.

O/S/front CV Boot leaking grease.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 May 2010 74,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 74,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2009 62,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,406 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 53,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 53,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,486 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 36,486 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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LB51 CMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LB51 CMV, 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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LB51 CMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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