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HN51 OWV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,515 mi
Last recorded107,515 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,515 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency near limit in need of adjustment/repair

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency near limit in need of adjustment/repair

Pass 1 Dec 2020

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating/perishing advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc also sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise attention

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front ()

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated but not reducing output level

Fail 15 Dec 2018 96,723 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated but not reducing output level

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,380 miles

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

both front inner steering joints slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both front inner steering joints slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 90,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column locking device insecure lower pinch bolt loose (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,339 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Steering pivot point has slight play both front rackends (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Steering pivot point has slight play both front rackends (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,348 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f dooor mirror lens insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,045 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,921 miles

both front disc slight worn

near side disc pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,995 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,824 miles

off side front tyre wall spliting investigation recomended

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,664 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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HN51 OWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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