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LH51 BFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,305 mi
Last recorded145,305 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 145,305 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern showing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern showing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel tight to rotate by hand brake binding (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel tight to rotate by hand brake binding (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section rusted on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi support mesh rusted away

general corrosion covering most componants under car

Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,689 miles

Offside Front chassis leg damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2018 142,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2017 139,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished worn / wearing out of shape

Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,795 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated so that effects pattern (little/no pattern) (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated so that effects pattern (little/no pattern) (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished worn / wearing out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,021 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 12 Sep 2015 132,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filter damp

Pass 25 Oct 2014 129,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,238 miles

rear suspension beam corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear suspension beam corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,593 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,499 miles

both rear brake back plates slightly damp

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front seat belt fluffed

offside rear tyre 2mm

slight corrosion just starting to form on centre exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,285 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 58,279 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,104 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 48,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both wiper blades splitting

Rear exhaust box corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 BFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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