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HG51 XLP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 83,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,714 miles

Nearside Rear Slight cracks but cords not exposed

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,092 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,405 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,490 miles

Advise nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Advise rear silencer joint blowing slightly

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,456 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Advise rear silencer joint blowing slightly

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tread low n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 16 Dec 2008 31,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tread low n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,903 miles

Wheel trims fitted. Nearside front wheel kerbed on inside

Gear linkage worn-difficulty in engaging 1st and 2nd gear. Reverse gate has to be crossed to engage 1st/2nd gear

Pass 23 Dec 2006 20,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Dec 2006 20,808 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 18,042 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 XLP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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