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LH51 BFE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,893 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,527 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 83,511 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute o/s/f+o/s/r (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r+n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,616 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Mar 2011 52,679 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2010 46,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 46,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,208 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,164 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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LH51 BFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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