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HJ51 PKX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,853 miles

bad engine oil leaks

engine noisey

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

roller brake test results for footbrake just passed 50%

waterleak to offside footwell

Fail 1 Jul 2016 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bad engine oil leaks

engine noisey

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

roller brake test results for footbrake just passed 50%

waterleak to offside footwell

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp inside vehicle

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges

indicator fault appears to be intermittent

knock in steering column

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,598 miles

damp inside vehicle

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges

indicator fault appears to be intermittent

knock in steering column

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,239 miles

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

damage to o/s/r reflector

knock from steering

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,239 miles

damage to o/s/r reflector

knock from steering

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,939 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,497 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre [not repairable]

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

screw in n/s/r tyre [not repairable]

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,027 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 71,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise front pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,580 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2007 64,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front lower arm bushs (rear) weak

front wiperblades starting starting to smear

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm bushs (rear) weak

front wiperblades starting starting to smear

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,562 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 62,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres have misshapen inner edges

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

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 PKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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