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LS51 EBV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 EBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 95,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 95,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,104 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 14 Dec 2010 86,095 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,595 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,595 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,766 miles

steel wheels fitted to rear alloy wheels to front

Fail 12 Dec 2008 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,774 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 69,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LS51 EBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 LS51 EBV, 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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LS51 EBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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