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HG51 TZV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,597 mi
Last recorded129,597 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 TZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,597 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s head light image deteriorated // polish

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,596 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s head light image deteriorated // polish

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,154 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box / also insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image / polish (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,472 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 119,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre close 2mm

o/s/f brake pad look low

Fail 9 Dec 2013 107,876 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre close 2mm

o/s/f brake pad look low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,598 miles

front inner pads wearing

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 100,597 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner pads wearing

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,285 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,731 miles

both front lower link arm grease covers split

nearside outer cv boot seeping

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,731 miles

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

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

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)

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

both front lower link arm grease covers split

nearside outer cv boot seeping

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 89,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly split

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,027 miles

both rear tyres worn opn edges

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn opn edges

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,094 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 78,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,349 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2005 52,589 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 TZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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