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HK51 MVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

131,137 mi
Last recorded131,137 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2014 131,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tracking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 131,137 miles

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

tracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,137 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 111,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber wearing in one place

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom joint has a split boot

offside front anti roll bar link bottom joint has a split boot

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear fog lamp is slightly loose

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber wearing in one place

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom joint has a split boot

offside front anti roll bar link bottom joint has a split boot

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear fog lamp is slightly loose

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2010 100,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front anti roll bar link lower joint boot is split

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front anti roll bar link lower joint boot is split

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,618 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering feels light

Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,618 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering feels light

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,069 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

no spare wheel

slight play in nearside of steering rack

steeing feels light when turning to left

Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

no spare wheel

slight play in nearside of steering rack

steeing feels light when turning to left

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,428 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges & both starting to show signs of perishing

windscreen has a number of light scratches in the drivers swept area

Fail 20 Nov 2007 77,428 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges & both starting to show signs of perishing

windscreen has a number of light scratches in the drivers swept area

Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,677 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perished -- 2.5mm

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting down

no spare wheel

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer and very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,677 miles

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

both rear tyres perished -- 2.5mm

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting down

no spare wheel

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer and very rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2005 54,603 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 MVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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