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LM51 DSU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 123,852 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 123,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust clamp

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 118,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,560 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres are getting close (worn on inner edges)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 112,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill shut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres are getting close (worn on inner edges)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,792 miles

Nearside Steering arm has play

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,792 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering arm has play

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

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,274 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,859 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,859 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre perishing on side wall

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,973 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,678 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,838 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 36,045 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,045 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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LM51 DSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM51 DSU, 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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LM51 DSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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