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LR51 UCA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 UCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 45,307 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in multiple places (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,553 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,553 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)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,306 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,306 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 2 Sep 2014 31,830 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,331 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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LR51 UCA 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 LR51 UCA, 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 LR51 UCA registered?

LR51 UCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LR51 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 UCA 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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