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BO51 HYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 94,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,794 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,790 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,148 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tracking Obviously Incorrect

O/S/R Tyre Wall Cracked And Weakend

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,457 miles

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

offside front trye sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front trye sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,969 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 52,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,144 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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BO51 HYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BO51 HYL, 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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BO51 HYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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