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HJ51 YTH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,524 mi
Last recorded171,524 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 171,524 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,383 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 162,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,064 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 153,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 150,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 150,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 149,548 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,786 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 146,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 132,250 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 126,960 miles

both front brake disc very worn on inner surface recommend replacement soon

Fail 6 Dec 2010 126,960 miles

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

both front brake disc very worn on inner surface recommend replacement soon

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 107,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,429 miles

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

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

steering rack guide bush worn on n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,489 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YTH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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