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HG51 UAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

116,726 mi
Last recorded116,726 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,726 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,724 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,669 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,520 miles

advise : slight oil leak from engine

advise : slight play/noise from steering rack system

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : slight oil leak from engine

advise : slight play/noise from steering rack system

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,389 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,890 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,992 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,901 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre rear seatbelt slow to pull out or it lock

drop link rod boots split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,634 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,665 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack (perish)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 27,227 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust box badly corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,924 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

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 UAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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