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FY51 HZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,312 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 81,423 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,987 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,987 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,507 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 51,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,965 miles

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

N/S/front tyre slightly perished on outside edge

N/S/rear tyre slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front tyre chopping on inside edge, possible tracking fault

Steering rack knock

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,965 miles

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

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

N/S/front tyre slightly perished on outside edge

N/S/rear tyre slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front tyre chopping on inside edge, possible tracking fault

Steering rack knock

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,890 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,739 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,720 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,273 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 HZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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