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LB51 CWV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front trim adrift

Nearside Rear shock absorber noise when damping

Offside Rear shock absorber noise when damping

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber making squeaking noise when pushed

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

Offside Rear shock absorber squeaking when pushed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,913 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,324 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,728 miles

Both front tyres perishing on inner walls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 44,410 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,676 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,386 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,718 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,898 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,294 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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LB51 CWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB51 CWV, 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 LB51 CWV registered?

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

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