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HJ51 PCX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,515 mi
Last recorded41,515 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,515 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubbers worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear boot struts worn

Fail 19 Sep 2024 41,515 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubbers worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear boot struts worn

Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,569 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 40,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jul 2021 38,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Jul 2021 38,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,688 miles

Oil level low

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,072 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slight cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,110 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,577 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

rear handbrake cable in rusty condition.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,892 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,398 miles

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,902 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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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HJ51 PCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ51 PCX, 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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HJ51 PCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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