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LR51 XXK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,032 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp lense discolouring

rear tyres perishing

van tyre fitted to n/s/r wheel

Fail 27 Nov 2014 84,032 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp lense discolouring

rear tyres perishing

van tyre fitted to n/s/r wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,733 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,509 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,112 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,112 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,396 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,396 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,858 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Offside indicators flashing faster than nearside

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Offside indicators flashing faster than nearside

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,999 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

inner cv boot spilt

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2010 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

inner cv boot spilt

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight o/s/r sidewall damage.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 25,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,518 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR51 XXK, 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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LR51 XXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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