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LH51 BFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,949 mi
Last recorded31,949 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,949 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 24,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,185 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 19,185 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 poor condition

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 BFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BFU, 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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What year was LH51 BFU registered?

LH51 BFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is LH51 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH51 BFU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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