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LG51 VUM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 VUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,105 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,105 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,057 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,536 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gear linkage badly worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,856 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 72,856 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front brake pads corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 62,855 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,078 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,660 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,233 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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 VUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

LG51 VUM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is LG51 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 VUM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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