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LB51 UBL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,839 mi
Last recorded77,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,839 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bad engine oil leaks

both brake discs corroded

n/s inner cv joint gaiter adrift

Fail 17 Jan 2011 77,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bad engine oil leaks

both brake discs corroded

n/s inner cv joint gaiter adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,563 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,563 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2007 38,781 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,624 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,945 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,945 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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