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HG51 UAS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 120,272 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 120,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 115,880 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from drivers view before test

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

Parking brake just within pass limit (17%)

Fail 6 May 2016 115,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from drivers view before test

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

Parking brake just within pass limit (17%)

Pass 1 May 2015
Fail 1 May 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,314 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

oil leak

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre stepped tread

small cut on o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre stepped tread

small cut on o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,774 miles

advise replacement of discs next time pads are replaced, pads approx 70% worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

advise replacement of discs next time pads are replaced, pads approx 70% worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,447 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 72,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,541 miles

nearside front alloy wheel damaged

side sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front alloy rim damaged

side sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,636 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 47,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UAS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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