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FY51 HZD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,533 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at the top (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,676 miles

exhaust rear silencer baffles deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer baffles deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,657 miles

Nearside Front 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,680 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner part of the tread

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,680 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner part of the tread

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,848 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,137 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 26,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,814 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,553 miles

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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FY51 HZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY51 HZD, 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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FY51 HZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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