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HG51 HCZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,154 miles

nearside sill damaged

scratch on windscreen

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to front bumper/grill/bonnet

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

coolant low

damage to front bumper/grill/bonnet

engine oil very low

exhaust in poor condition

nearside sill damaged

scratch on windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,442 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,946 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,089 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,051 miles

front brake discs corrodet

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cluth pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corrodet

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,003 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,991 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,991 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,429 miles

both rear tyres pearishing on side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,317 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 HCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

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

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