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HCZ 5091

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 5091
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,758 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 75,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,788 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 65,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 63,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,425 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,764 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 58,743 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,180 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,180 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,302 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

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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HCZ 5091 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCZ 5091, 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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What year was HCZ 5091 registered?

HCZ 5091 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is HCZ 5091 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 5091 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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