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LC51 BZJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,033 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering ballpins worn

both wipers split

em light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,873 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,180 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,395 miles

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

excessive parking brake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,047 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,047 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear number pate fadding

Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,492 miles

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

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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LC51 BZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LC51 BZJ, 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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LC51 BZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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