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HN51 SXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,202 mi
Last recorded162,202 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 SXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 162,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 144,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,620 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the park break 17% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing edges

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

Oil leak from the engine area ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 120,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from the engine area ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,525 miles

all coil springs corroded

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

all cv boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,058 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,842 miles

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

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box heavely corroded.

Slight play in near side front + off side front strut top mount.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,815 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,832 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,198 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 43,198 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,162 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate is cracked. Advise it is replaced.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 19,637 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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