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HJ51 SEL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 SEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,314 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 151,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 142,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,021 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,190 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn when operated does not lock on ratchet correctly likely to release by itself (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,324 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 118,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,559 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 111,897 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,489 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot split.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,310 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2010 77,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,879 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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HJ51 SEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEL, 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 SEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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