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LM51 LSE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,185 miles

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,866 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,608 miles

both rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,438 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,184 miles

both rear wheelbeering slightly show noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,380 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 LSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM51 LSE registered?

LM51 LSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LM51 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 LSE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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