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HG51 XLM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,075 mi
Last recorded91,075 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,075 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 91,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,024 miles

E/m/light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel filter rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,802 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,919 miles

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

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

nearside inner front driveshaft c/v boot split

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,919 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner front driveshaft c/v boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,706 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,800 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 34,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XLM 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLM, 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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What year was HG51 XLM registered?

HG51 XLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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