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HJ51 YFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,260 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2016 117,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,784 miles

engine mangement light staying on

offside front mirror slightly damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mangement light staying on

offside front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,775 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,775 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

all tyres worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,496 miles

front tyres worn inside shoulders

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,435 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,158 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,035 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,066 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,942 miles

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

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 YFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFV, 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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What year was HJ51 YFV registered?

HJ51 YFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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