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HN51 BHO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

45,746 mi
Last recorded45,746 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps faded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate poor condition

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps faded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate poor condition

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 43,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 40,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

gear selector needs adjustment

Fail 24 Aug 2022 36,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

gear selector needs adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,967 miles

both front headlights slightly tarnished

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate detiorated

Fail 4 Aug 2020 25,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front headlights slightly tarnished

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate detiorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,834 miles

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

Fail 13 Aug 2019 22,834 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,596 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,442 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,793 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

o/s horn button inop

wipers not working on high speed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,793 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

o/s horn button inop

wipers not working on high speed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,342 miles

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

o/s horn button inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,694 miles

small chips in front screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,141 miles

front tyres slightly perished, poss due next year/mot.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 16,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 14,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 13,492 miles

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

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

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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HN51 BHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 HN51 BHO, 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 BHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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