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BO51 HZM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded but still reasonable beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but secure enough to prevent ingress

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded but still reasonable beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knocking noise on lock to lock check possible top strut mount

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,138 miles

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

Centre Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,849 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,861 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 74,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack where the tread meets the outer walls. no cord or ply visable at this time

the offside front tyre is starting to crack where the tread meets the outer wall. no cord or ply visable at this time

Fail 20 May 2010 74,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack where the tread meets the outer walls. no cord or ply visable at this time

the offside front tyre is starting to crack where the tread meets the outer wall. no cord or ply visable at this time

Fail 21 May 2009 64,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 53,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,816 miles

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

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

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

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

light cracking on 2 front tyres & nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,289 miles

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

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

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 HZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BO51 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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