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LR51 XPL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,303 mi
Last recorded58,303 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 58,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2026 58,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,235 miles

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 41,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,255 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,509 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,868 miles

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

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 XPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

LR51 XPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LR51 XPL safe to buy?

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