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LH51 BFL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe excessive corrosion at joint to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel inadequate effort on parking brake to both rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various small engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/ sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/ sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,043 miles

both front brake hose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre and rear corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front brake hose ferruls corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre and rear corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,452 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s inner driveshaft boot

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,210 miles

advise n/s inner driveshaft boot

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,745 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,743 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,743 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,065 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,050 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 BFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LH51 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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