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LH51 BDE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,981 mi
Last recorded66,981 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,332 miles

noise from rear brake under braking hand and footbrake

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,332 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from rear brake under braking hand and footbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 39,264 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LH51 BDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LH51 BDE, 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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LH51 BDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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