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LG51 OTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,856 miles

n/s/f inner c.v. boot perished

steering noisy

Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner c.v. boot perished

steering noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,946 miles

1 x rear ex hanger missing

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1 x rear ex hanger missing

slight noise in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,409 miles

fuel filter corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,406 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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,148 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,822 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight movement n/s/f top mount

slight play in rack & front antiroll bar links

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter corroded

slight movement n/s/f top mount

slight play in rack & front antiroll bar links

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,657 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,410 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,805 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

centre seat belt locked

Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

centre seat belt locked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to offside front wing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,688 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to offside front wing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,723 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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,418 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 27,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,969 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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LG51 OTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG51 OTU, 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 LG51 OTU registered?

LG51 OTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is LG51 OTU safe to buy?

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