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LN51 YSJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,462 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 81,462 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,540 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,052 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,052 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,461 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,461 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,963 miles

offside & nearside front tyres x 2 outer side walls cut but no cords exposed ! 185/55r15

slight play detected in nearside front inner steering tie rod end.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,712 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyres x 2 outer sidewalls cut but no cords exposed. 185/55r15

Slight play detected in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod end.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,108 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside & nearside front tyres outer sidewalls cut but no cords exposed. 185/55r15

very slight play detected in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod end !

Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offsode & nearside front tyres outer sidewalls cut but no cords exposed. 185/55r15

very slight play detected in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod end !

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet difficult to open

both front tyres on 3mm

grease on suspension componants coming out of nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,808 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet difficult to open

both front tyres on 3mm

grease on suspension componants coming out of nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,750 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,037 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,361 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,759 miles

DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT TILT.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake disc/pads wear

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,209 miles

front brake disc/pads wear

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,177 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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LN51 YSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN51 YSJ, 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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What year was LN51 YSJ registered?

LN51 YSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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