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HK51 AXJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,410 mi
Last recorded132,410 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,410 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

steering rack has play in inner joints

steering system has less resistance steering to the left than the right. Advise further investigation. (electronic power steering)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure loose (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

steering rack has play in inner joints

steering system has less resistance steering to the left than the right. Advise further investigation. (electronic power steering)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,712 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to wear markers

slight play in steering arms/rack

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,712 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to wear markers

slight play in steering arms/rack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms/rack

Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,539 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms/rack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 89,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,012 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,479 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

anti slip rubber not fitted to clutch pedal

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

anti slip rubber not fitted to clutch pedal

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,614 miles

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

grease weeping past o/s outer c.v boot

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,532 miles

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

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

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

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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HK51 AXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HK51 AXJ, 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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HK51 AXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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