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HK51 TKY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 TKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,488 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 90,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

osf lower grill insecure

steering stiff lock to lock vehicle front raised

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,732 miles

front number plate have small crack

n/s/f tyre have slightly bald at the outer,and inner as well.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,636 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

crack infront number plat

n/s/f tyre inner,outer, slightly bold

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,631 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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,455 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,595 miles

Engine noisey.

Service reminder on.

both sides steering rack ends worn.

n/s inner c.v. gaitor split.

n/s/f roll bar link lower joint dust cover split.

o/s outer c.v. joint noisey.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s outer c.v. joint noisey.

Engine noisey.

Service reminder on.

both sides steering rack ends worn.

n/s inner c.v. gaitor split.

n/s/f roll bar link lower joint dust cover split.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,162 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 45,136 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

near side front suspension

near side rear hub cap missing

near side wing mirror glass missing

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,170 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 TKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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