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LC51 BYB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,231 mi
Last recorded92,231 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheelbearings slightly noisy

Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheelbearings slightly noisy

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer side wall (no cords expossed)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

rear no plate faded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,376 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 44,360 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 BYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LC51 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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