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LM51 PFA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,075 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,069 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,466 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,460 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 78,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,994 miles

rear tyres starting to step

slight blow exhaust center section.Rear silencer corroded.

slight play offside front anti roll link

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,615 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,822 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,971 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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 PFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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