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HG51 HDK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,880 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive exhaust gas leak from front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable snapped (3.5.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seatbelt locked up and does not operate. (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed smoke test on fast idle test and second fast idle test . (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades worn and insecure. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front track rod end has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has escape of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure nearside rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light not working . (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside front side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure offside front headlamp insecure broken on mountings (1.7.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake has no effort at all (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

engine misfiring

Fail 6 Oct 2016 101,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,797 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,351 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The engine management light stays on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,822 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 HDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HDK, 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 HDK registered?

HG51 HDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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