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LH51 CEJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

front prake pads starting to wear

offside front tyre is scuffed out on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,776 miles

23% front brake imbalance

chip in zone b

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front discs corroded

front pads low

near side front anti roll bar link greese cap split

near side front cv gator split

near side rear tyre worn too minimum

off side front bottom ball joint greese cap split

off side rear tyre bald inner edge and approaching limit

rear box joint deteriorating and leaking slightly

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

slight play near side front track rod end

Fail 2 Nov 2011 96,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

23% front brake imbalance

chip in zone b

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front discs corroded

front pads low

near side front anti roll bar link greese cap split

near side front cv gator split

near side rear tyre worn too minimum

off side front bottom ball joint greese cap split

off side rear tyre bald inner edge and approaching limit

rear box joint deteriorating and leaking slightly

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

slight play near side front track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,849 miles

near side front drop link slight play

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

near side rear tyre perished

number plate lamps alluminate plate but appear dim

off side mirror temporary repair

off side rear tyre outer side wall split not to cords

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

near side front drop link slight play

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

near side rear tyre perished

number plate lamps alluminate plate but appear dim

off side mirror temporary repair

off side rear tyre outer side wall split not to cords

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,803 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall (no cord exposed)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall (no cord exposed)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2009 80,771 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,304 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,684 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 55,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 43,230 miles

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

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 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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