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LM51 DUA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 94,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 87,510 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 87,510 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,593 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 54,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,996 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,465 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,648 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 DUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM51 DUA, 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 DUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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