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HN51 OVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,196 mi
Last recorded100,196 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,196 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,875 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,839 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,456 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,418 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,284 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside indicator visual tell tale not working

Oil leak from oil pressure switch area

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside indicator visual tell tale not working

Oil leak from oil pressure switch area

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,402 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Slight grease leaking from nearside cv boot

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Slight grease leaking from nearside cv boot

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,352 miles

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

Nearside and offside front drop link arm lower bushes split

Nearside inner CV Boot Split

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

Small hole in nearside front outer CV boot

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,075 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,571 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,571 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,614 miles

n/s rear ind showing white light

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,614 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

n/s rear ind showing white light

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

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 OVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 HN51 OVU, 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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What year was HN51 OVU registered?

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

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