CarVerify

Free Car Check

LH51 BGO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,132 miles

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

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

corrosion in exhaust system

steering turns more freely to left than right on lock to lock test

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,822 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in o/s rear tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,417 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,716 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

osr inner arch to rear pannel damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,716 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

osr inner arch to rear pannel damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine oil leak

o/s/f upper anti-roll bar link dust cover split

tyre tread depthsn/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 7mm both rear 6.5mm 175/65r147 both rear h rated

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner sidewall and on legal limit strongly recommend replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,910 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f upper anti-roll bar link dust cover split

tyre tread depthsn/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 7mm both rear 6.5mm 175/65r147 both rear h rated

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner sidewall and on legal limit strongly recommend replacement

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,981 miles

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

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

cracking to both rear tyres cut to n/s/r sidewall

n/s inner cv gaitor split and leaking grease

rear exhaust silencer slight leak

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 2mm 175/65r14t

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,201 miles

oil on lower o/s engine, exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

various dents and scratches to car, small knock heard when steering shook, slight play in steering rack, child seat o/s/r - not fitted at time of test, R wiper smearing, oil dripping from high pressure oil switch and low oil press light int on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,201 miles

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

TYRES 17565R14T both front 2.0mm n/s/r 4.0mm o/s/r 3.0mm, n/s/f tyre bald inner edge, both rear tyres perishing, spare as new

oil on lower o/s engine, exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

various dents and scratches to car, small knock heard when steering shook, slight play in steering rack, child seat o/s/r - not fitted at time of test, R wiper smearing, oil dripping from high pressure oil switch and low oil press light int on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,724 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 4 Oct 2006 26,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

starter motor noisy in operation, o/s/r seat belt not check due to child seat fitted, exhaust rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly, both front tyres approaching limit on inner edges

tyre tread depths; both front 2.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 175/65/14t

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LH51 BGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH51 BGO?

You can check the full history of LH51 BGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH51 BGO registered?

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

Is LH51 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH51 BGO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH51 BGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LH51 BGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.