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HG51 VXW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,634 mi
Last recorded71,634 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 71,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

exhaust system slightly corroded

minor exhaust leak on centre box

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil dipstick missing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,828 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil dipstick missing

oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,099 miles

play found in both inner steering arms, not considered excessive at present

Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,099 miles

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

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

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 gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

play found in both inner steering arms, not considered excessive at present

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,825 miles

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,759 miles

knocking from steering column, futher investigation required

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knocking from steering column, futher investigation required

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,704 miles

Knock from steering but unable to locate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,418 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,251 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 VXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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