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LH51 DJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe in very poor condition

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both front wiper blades deteriorating

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted

unable to check boot space fully due to customer belongings

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside steering rack inner arm slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside steering rack inner arm slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside steering rack inner arm slight play

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,883 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack output shaft slight movement

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,883 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack output shaft slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,293 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack arm slight play at fixing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,293 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack arm slight play at fixing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,428 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight play steering arm inner joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warening light on dash

minor roughness on off side rear wheel bearing when rotated

rear tyres age cracking

slight roughness in lower steering column universal joint

unable to fully test front steering or suspension due to other faults on vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warening light on dash

minor roughness on off side rear wheel bearing when rotated

rear tyres age cracking

slight roughness in lower steering column universal joint

unable to fully test front steering or suspension due to other faults on vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,010 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

steering arms have slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,447 miles

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

small cracks in o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Jan 2010 45,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,958 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on the tread shoulders

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,853 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,099 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 33,731 miles

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

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 DJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DJZ, 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 DJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 December 2001.

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