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HG51 HCV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,018 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil around engine

play in steering

Fail 4 Jul 2016 105,017 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil around engine

play in steering

Fail 17 Feb 2016 102,435 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edges

offside front valance poorly secured

oil around engine

rear indicators faded

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leak

exhaust support rubbers perished front and rear but exhaust still supported

n/s front inner tie rod (steering rack) has slight play

n/s front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,642 miles

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE INSULATED AT ENDS , NOT A PROBLEM BUT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED TIME TO TIME . OK TIME OF TEST

wipers parking a little high on the nsf / accepted time of test 2/ oil leaks under engine source not known 3/ nsf tyre outer wall starting to perish may need attn

Fail 18 Feb 2014 97,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE INSULATED AT ENDS , NOT A PROBLEM BUT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED TIME TO TIME . OK TIME OF TEST

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

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

wipers parking a little high on the nsf / accepted time of test 2/ oil leaks under engine source not known 3/ nsf tyre outer wall starting to perish may need attn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,162 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 39,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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HG51 HCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCV, 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 HG51 HCV registered?

HG51 HCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HG51 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 HCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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