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LC51 BXY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight body damage

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,490 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 95,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear box very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,112 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Handbrake cables frayed

Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn

Handbrake cables frayed

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,492 miles

exhaust slightly cracked/blowing at centre

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

steering lighter to nearside than offside ?

timing chain noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust slightly cracked/blowing at centre

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

steering lighter to nearside than offside ?

timing chain noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,350 miles

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

off side rear tyre badly perished

Fail 21 Oct 2010 45,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

off side rear tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,901 miles

advise only n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise only o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,953 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,619 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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LC51 BXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC51 BXY, 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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LC51 BXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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