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HG51 NFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 NFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,053 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror held on with tape

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror held on with tape

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,944 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside obligatory mirror held on with tape but is secure

Fail 25 Oct 2013 91,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant bottle empty

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside obligatory mirror held on with tape but is secure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,268 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s wing mirror held on with tape but is secure

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,268 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant tank empty

o/s wing mirror held on with tape but is secure

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,039 miles

slight play on o/s/inner rack joint

Fail 21 Oct 2011 86,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play on o/s/inner rack joint

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,108 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise both rear tyres perishing in side walls

Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 NFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

HG51 NFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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