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LG51 VOF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 VOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 134,296 miles

Front drop link joints got play,not excessive at present

Front number plate deteriorated,unlikely to be misread

Nearside mirror cracked,still useable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at both sides ()

some distortion in nearside front wheel rim

Fail 15 Aug 2017 134,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front drop link joints got play,not excessive at present

Front number plate deteriorated,unlikely to be misread

Front tyres show more wear on inner edge,still legal

Nearside mirror cracked,still useable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) at both sides ()

some distortion in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,564 miles

Bonnet prop holding clip missing.

Both front wiper blades smeary, not to excess at present

Nearside brake light bulb slightly dim.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and baffles in silencer have broken up.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 120,564 miles

Bonnet prop holding clip missing.

Both front wiper blades smeary, not to excess at present

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside brake light bulb slightly dim.

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and baffles in silencer have broken up.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly more worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly more worn on inner edge

Rear tyres down to 2-3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,336 miles

both rear tyres got fine cracks in tread

os reverselight not working

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres got fine cracks in tread

ns wiperblade splitting at ends

os reverselight not working

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,740 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,740 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,634 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,823 miles

front brake pads getting low.

play in nearside rear hub bearing.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,878 miles

rear number plate in poor condition. †

Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,878 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)

rear number plate in poor condition. †

Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,813 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

tail exhaust silencer corroding. †

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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LG51 VOF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

LG51 VOF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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