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HK51 MTE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,637 mi
Last recorded92,637 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 MTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,637 miles

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

engine oil leak

has play in offside inner track rod

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 18 Dec 2014 92,637 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

has play in offside inner track rod

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,974 miles

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

oil leak from crank seal

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak from crank seal

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,825 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,825 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,823 miles

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

coolant level low.

nearside front wheel arch loose.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,823 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front wheel arch loose.

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

coolant level low.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,159 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 MTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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