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LS51 GKN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,196 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,554 miles

centre exhaust deterioratimg

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,554 miles

Stop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust deterioratimg

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,513 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limmit

damage to o/s/r door and inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

exhaust centre silencer deteriated

hand brake effiency and rear foot brakes could be better

o/s/f brake hose ferrill corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,513 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres close to legal limmit

damage to o/s/r door and inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

exhaust centre silencer deteriated

hand brake effiency and rear foot brakes could be better

o/s/f brake hose ferrill corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boby damage to n/s/ of vehicle

front brake hose ferrills corroded

n/s/r brake slight bind

silencer deteriated and blowing at front silener

winscreen washers require attention

Fail 4 Oct 2014 84,468 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boby damage to n/s/ of vehicle

front brake hose ferrills corroded

n/s/r brake slight bind

silencer deteriated and blowing at front silener

winscreen washers require attention

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,438 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,438 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,597 miles

front inner disc faces excessively corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,220 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Surface corrosion on underside component(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,561 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,984 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 GKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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