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HJ51 VKB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,469 mi
Last recorded101,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,469 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear silencer melting rear bumper

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine noisey

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear silencer melting rear bumper

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,695 miles

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

Front check brake disc thickness suspect below min

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,685 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front check brake disc thickness suspect below min

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, cuts/damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Play detected in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/centre to rear slip joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, cuts/damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Play detected in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Jul 2015 862,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,374 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,510 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front outer c.v.boot clips loose

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,702 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,302 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

clip starting to come apart on offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

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 VKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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