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HCZ 6973

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,744 mi
Last recorded199,744 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 6973
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 199,744 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area 'front' (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 187,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2016 187,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 174,979 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 160,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 148,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 148,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 134,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 120,178 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 120,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 107,911 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 107,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 94,275 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 77,248 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 77,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,193 miles

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

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 6973 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 6973, 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 6973 registered?

HCZ 6973 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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