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CE51 LEJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 LEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside park brake reading lower than expected

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust rubber missing

slight play inner steering rack arms

Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

slight play inner steering rack arms

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,757 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

can open boot but with key only

clutch pedal rubber missing

front head lamps deteriorated but still have a beam pattern

fuel filter rusty

o/s/f tyre cracked and damage to outter side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,273 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 79,273 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,608 miles

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

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

nearside inner cv boot burst

Fail 23 Jul 2011 69,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot burst

Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,448 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Gear selector stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Nearside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,364 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Gear selector stiff

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Nearside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,639 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front steering couplings slight play

offside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside front steering couplings slight play

offside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,700 miles

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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CE51 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE51 LEJ, 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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CE51 LEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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