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LC51 TFY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,101 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,333 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,945 miles

OSR tyre, inner wall, cracked and perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,361 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,482 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,220 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,399 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 TFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

LC51 TFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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