2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LC51 LVT
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 48,909 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC51 LVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 48,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC51 LVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (LC51 LVT) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working No noise (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
LC51 LVT Mileage History
- 29/09/202245,421 mi
- 29/09/202245,421 mi
- 06/10/202348,907 mi+3,486 mi
- 06/10/202348,909 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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