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HG51 HDV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,691 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front on both front inner steering joints have slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both chassis legs from front to rear has surface rust.

exhaust system corroded from front to rear.

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 144,691 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front on both front inner steering joints have slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both chassis legs from front to rear has surface rust.

exhaust system corroded from front to rear.

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,517 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both chassis legs and underbody at rear has rust corrosion.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 122,184 miles

General under body corrosion

N/F lower ball joint slight play.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Apr 2013 108,678 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,388 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,291 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 95,104 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,002 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,002 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 61,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,743 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 53,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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