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LC51 SXX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,368 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,181 miles

exhaust very rusty esp at rear

f/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

front discs worn

oil leak

r/o/s tyre perished

rear of exhaust danaged and fouling

wear noted in rack or rack drive

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,180 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty esp at rear

f/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

front discs worn

oil leak

r/o/s tyre perished

rear of exhaust danaged and fouling

wear noted in rack or rack drive

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge

front number plate is damaged

o/s headlamp pattern is poor

oil leak

power steering appears faulty (difficult to turn one way)

steering rack is worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,031 miles

steering rack worn

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s ball joint worn

outer c/v boots lose

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

f/n/s shock worn

o/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s inner c/v boot weeping grease

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,067 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s shock worn

o/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s inner c/v boot weeping grease

steering rack worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,061 miles

f/o/s tyre down to 3mm of tread legal limit is 1.6mm

front number plate noted cracked

r/n/s tyre has screw on the outer edge of the tread non repairable

slight wear noted on steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,701 miles

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

front number plate damaged

rack noted worn (n/s)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 47,700 miles

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

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

front number plate damaged

rack noted worn (n/s)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,088 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight slackness noted in f/n/s wheel when rocked possible rack.

slight slackness noted in r/n/s wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 38,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear

inner c/v boot split

both rear tyres badly perished !!

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,916 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear

inner c/v boot split

both rear tyres badly perished !!

Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,969 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished. (Mainly the N/S/R.)

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

The rear wiper is starting to split.

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 SXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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