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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

LX51 VBJMOT history

LX51 VBJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 21 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 112,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

LX51 VBJ red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
112,399 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX51 VBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX51 VBJ was last recorded at 112,399 miles on 24 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,398 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,399 miles
  • 2022 – 107,823 miles
  • 2021 – 106,575 miles
  • 2020 – 105,202 miles
  • 2019 – 103,135 miles
  • 2018 – 99,954 miles
  • 2017 – 97,241 miles
  • 2016 – 93,310 miles
  • 2015 – 89,280 miles
  • 2014 – 84,972 miles
  • 2013 – 80,171 miles
  • 2012 – 75,175 miles
  • 2011 – 70,245 miles
  • 2010 – 65,770 miles
  • 2009 – 58,177 miles
  • 2008 – 49,794 miles
  • 2007 – 43,417 miles
  • 2006 – 37,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,399 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering lighter turning to left than turning to rightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Heat shield damaged+inscure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,399 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,399 miles
    Test number
    886683732216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lighter turning to left than turning to right

  2. Fail112,398 miles (+4,575)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    636025483968
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lighter turning to left than turning to right

  3. Pass107,823 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    475399613333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield damaged+inscure
    • AdvisorySteering lighter to left than right

  4. Fail107,823 miles (+1,248)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    701542146037
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield damaged+inscure
    • AdvisorySteering lighter to left than right

  5. Pass106,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    520869219415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lighter to the left than right

  6. Fail106,575 miles (+1,373)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    903324639946
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySteering lighter to the left than right

  7. Pass105,202 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    774414932719
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySteering lighter one way than the other
    • AdvisoryWear /knock from steering rack

  8. Fail105,202 miles (+2,067)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    422837256188
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySteering lighter one way than the other
    • AdvisoryWear /knock from steering rack

  9. Pass103,135 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,135 miles
    Test number
    367761636021
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inopp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail103,135 miles (+3,181)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,135 miles
    Test number
    673520864753
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inopp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass99,954 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    966962023605
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail99,954 miles (+2,713)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    360767285000
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    282927433107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  14. Fail97,241 miles (+3,931)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    113978063152
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  15. Pass93,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,310 miles
    Test number
    602770062037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  16. Fail93,310 miles (+4,030)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,310 miles
    Test number
    743448735135
    • FailureOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle effort (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  17. Pass89,280 miles (+4,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    876348788533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates deteriorating
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering column area
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  18. Pass84,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    105425144253
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Fail84,972 miles (+4,801)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    906285244219
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOil level low

  20. Pass80,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    777888743203
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  21. Fail80,171 miles (+4,996)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    197928643254
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  22. Pass75,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    547071352240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,175 miles (+4,930)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    758531852220
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass70,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    538819741206
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  25. Fail70,245 miles (+4,475)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    388909741421
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  26. Pass65,770 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    392577650275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged

  27. Fail65,770 miles (+7,593)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    753947250231
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged

  28. Pass58,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    234567859243
    • NoteN/s outer sill dented

  29. Fail58,177 miles (+8,383)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    964877959213
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s outer sill dented

  30. Pass49,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    690442148228
    • NoteSome play in steering rack

  31. Fail49,794 miles (+6,377)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    820852348226
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteSome play in steering rack

  32. Pass43,417 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    294098727222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass37,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    632167846290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX51 VBJ

Does LX51 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX51 VBJ expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX51 VBJ?
The MOT on LX51 VBJ expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX51 VBJ done?
LX51 VBJ was recorded at 112,399 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has LX51 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX51 VBJ has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX51 VBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX51 VBJ find?
LX51 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; steering lighter turning to left than turning to right.

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