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LG51 PYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,208 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 88,304 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,257 miles

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

rear brakes need looking at

Pass 17 Dec 2011 83,129 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,579 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 70,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,211 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,211 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,792 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 PYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG51 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

LG51 PYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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