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LD51 SFJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 SFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,318 miles

slight grease on off side front c.v boot

slight play both front top shocker top mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,276 miles

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

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

slight grease on off side front c.v boot

slight play both front top shocker top mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,720 miles

Oil leak

bonnet handle missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre pearishing

nearside front wheel arch cover losse

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,720 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet handle missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre pearishing

nearside front wheel arch cover losse

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,059 miles

nick in near side front tyre wall

Pass 15 Apr 2012 57,629 miles

R/T CERT: 959264192025

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 42,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,284 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 30,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,720 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

split in nearside front tyre side wall

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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LD51 SFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD51 SFJ, 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 LD51 SFJ registered?

LD51 SFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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