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HK51 MSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,175 mi
Last recorded42,175 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 40,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,325 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 39,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 38,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,049 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,725 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 34,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 33,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,048 miles

nsr tyre cracking/perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,786 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,202 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap of temporary design but satisfies criteria.

rear exhaust section quite heavily perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 22,008 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 22,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 MSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 MSX registered?

HK51 MSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is HK51 MSX safe to buy?

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