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HF51 DYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,563 mi
Last recorded144,563 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 144,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 143,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 140,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner rackend has play

Fail 9 Oct 2015 140,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner rackend has play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,390 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 138,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,626 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers beginning to smear the screen in operation

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front outer cv joint boot is perishing/ deteriorating

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear tyres cracking and perishing

slight play felt in near side inner track rod joint

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers beginning to smear the screen in operation

near side front tyre worn down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front outer cv joint boot is perishing/ deteriorating

off side front tyre worn down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear tyres cracking and perishing

slight play felt in near side inner track rod joint

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,371 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,531 miles

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

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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HF51 DYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HF51 DYV, 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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HF51 DYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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