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HK51 BNL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,321 mi
Last recorded135,321 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 135,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front wiper blades fraying on ends

Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to offside rear quarter

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to offside rear quarter

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,841 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,188 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded - recommend replacing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel, arch (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres perishing

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,828 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 75,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,819 miles

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link grease boots split

Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,763 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link grease boots split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,848 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,417 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,417 miles

Offside Front 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,554 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,476 miles

front number plate cracked

slight blow on rear exhaust box and box getting weak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,506 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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HK51 BNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HK51 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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