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LG51 PVD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 PVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector broken

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,055 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deuterated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens is missing/damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lens broken/missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deuterated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens next to the reflector is cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas, top front of engine, o/s of engine and lower of engine. also leak from gearbox., (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches to the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 65,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently does not lock in position (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakes either binding or stuck caliper, discs looks like it has got hot. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens next to the reflector is cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas, top front of engine, o/s of engine and lower of engine. also leak from gearbox., (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches to the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches within swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top and rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front of the exhaust flexi is broken

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box, rear weld upper section. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box, rear weld upper section. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 57,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. safety belt jammed in a tensioned mode so could not move. Had to undo lower seat belt fastening and then re-affix after getting safety belt to retract. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple areas from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, light corrosion at clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from multiple areas, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger heavily corroded, front flexi- outer shield broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, light corrosion at clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both entry pipes into centre section, weld broken away, re-welded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from multiple areas, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger heavily corroded, front flexi- outer shield broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,337 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,337 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, delaminating and deteriorating (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, also slightly deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outside wall

Offside Rear tyre perished outside wall

Fail 30 Jul 2016 40,326 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outside wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished outside wall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,430 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,414 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,414 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,508 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,092 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,220 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,381 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 PVD, 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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LG51 PVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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