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LC51 SZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,359 mi
Last recorded87,359 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 SZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,218 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,706 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,426 miles

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

Rear exh detiorated

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear exh detiorated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,394 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,120 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,120 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.advise should change

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 32,970 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,702 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 SZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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