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HG51 TZU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 TZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,567 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,337 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight damage offside mirror glass

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage offside mirror glass

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,924 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface corrosion both sides rear flexy brake hose ferrules

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight damage offside mirror glass

surface corrosion both sides rear flexy brake hose ferrules

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,184 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine nosiey

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,182 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine nosiey

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,487 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,673 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 30,035 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 TZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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