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H259 HRL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,384 mi
Last recorded119,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 HRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underside rear corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

underside rear corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 112,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill covers fitted

rear axel beam & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 112,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front hubs corroded

front brake pads low osf

osr tyre cracking between tread

rear beam heavily corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,669 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

battery insecure

both rear dampers corroded

nearside side skirt hanging off

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,464 miles

slight play in n/s front antiroll bar link (ball Joint)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise on n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s front antiroll bar link (ball Joint)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 75,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,073 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,028 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 67,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,973 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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H259 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H259 HRL, 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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H259 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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