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LG51 TYX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,346 mi
Last recorded161,346 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 TYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 161,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 161,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,168 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 151,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside front fog light inop

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp defective

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 148,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp defective

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 145,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system rear heat shield adrift

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 133,351 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,166 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,395 miles

steering column top universal joint slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,395 miles

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

steering column top universal joint slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,061 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,413 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 100,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 96,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 91,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 91,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,800 miles

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

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 TYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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