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LC51 SUY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no oil in engine topped up 1.5 litres

Fail 2 Nov 2022 137,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no oil in engine topped up 1.5 litres

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,369 miles

sub frames corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2020 122,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusters dont work (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift on shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift on shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,567 miles

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,567 miles

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

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

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,080 miles

both headlamps weak beam pattern

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,080 miles

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

both headlamps weak beam pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,720 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 SUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC51 SUY, 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 LC51 SUY registered?

LC51 SUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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