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HG51 FTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,012 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment has excessive lateral movement (2.5.A.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,059 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both aim very poor, polished lamp unit. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,041 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 71,751 miles

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

lambda reading close to limit

Fail 16 Dec 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,877 miles

exhaust very rusty & blowing slightly from centre

front brake discs very rusty

move sat-nav mount out of swept area of windscreen

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,860 miles

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

Centre and rear silencers are corroded.

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

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

Unable to in spect handbrake cables in axle guides.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,042 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside and offside rear tyres perrished.

Nearside rear tyre is 2mm.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Small hole in exhaust centre silencer pipe, corrosion around silencer area.

Small weep offside cv gaitor clip.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,963 miles

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

Rear tyres perrished.

Small tear in nearside front wiper blade.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perrished.

Small tear in nearside front wiper blade.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,275 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,758 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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HG51 FTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG51 FTU, 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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HG51 FTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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