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GL51 HHX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,248 miles

Front front exhaust slight blow in flex

Front no oil on dipstick no water in bottle

Front oil leak on engine

Nearside Front steering arm has play in it

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear a lot of travel on hand brake

Rear middle box has slight blow

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,248 miles

Front front exhaust slight blow in flex

Front no oil on dipstick no water in bottle

Front oil leak on engine

Nearside Front steering arm has play in it

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear a lot of travel on hand brake

Rear middle box has slight blow

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,673 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 84,163 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,318 miles

advise both head lamp lenses deteriorating

advise exhaust centre section corroded and starting to blow

advise some movement in both front shock asborber top mountings

advise some movement in off side front inner steering arm

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both head lamp lenses deteriorating

advise exhaust centre section corroded and starting to blow

advise some movement in both front shock asborber top mountings

advise some movement in off side front inner steering arm

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,493 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,491 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise offside rear brake light dim.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,318 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise slight weeping from driveshaft gaitors front.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,300 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise slight weeping from driveshaft gaitors front.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,870 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,051 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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GL51 HHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL51 HHX, 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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GL51 HHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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