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HN51 BCV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 86,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,955 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,685 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper 'park' intermittant fault....

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,363 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,626 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge very low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,218 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,961 miles

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

damp around fuel filter

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,184 miles

nail in tyre

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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HN51 BCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN51 BCV, 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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HN51 BCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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