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HG51 XME

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

77,834 mi
Last recorded77,834 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no jets operating at all (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level below minimum mark

osr tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on and do not park correctly (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,139 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge & cracking in tread (185/55/15)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 67,122 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

N/S/R tyre cracking in the tread

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

front wipers parking any wear on screen

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,415 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 53,038 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,615 miles

o/s/f bottom balljoint rubber split.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f bottom balljoint rubber split.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,363 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,363 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear seat balts not tested due to child seats

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,569 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 38,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,419 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perrished on side walls

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 XME is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 XME, 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 XME is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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