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HJ51 PJX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,439 mi
Last recorded112,439 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,439 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 112,331 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,984 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 99,493 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,493 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,534 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,615 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 65,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant low and svc light on

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,065 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 58,065 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,564 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing low on edges

oil leaks from front and rear of engine

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bad oil leak rear of engine suspect rear main oil seal failed slight oil leak from front of engine also

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

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 PJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ51 PJX, 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 PJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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