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LM51 LWE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,835 mi
Last recorded171,835 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 171,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 171,835 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge wearing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 165,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 158,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 149,613 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 134,735 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 116,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs

poss diesel leak on engine?

Fail 26 Oct 2010 116,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs

poss diesel leak on engine?

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,216 miles

n/s + o/s front anti roll bar drop link arms worn

o/s front wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,131 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 LWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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