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HN51 VJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,976 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,094 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,660 miles

Nearside Front drop link play

both front tyres on legal limit (just acceptable

both rear shockers poor condition (corroded

damage to windscreen

fuel filter poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

headlamps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

play in steering rack

wear to suspension bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,272 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter poor condition

n/s/f drop link poor condition

o/s/f tyre 3mm

play in steering rack

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,272 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/f cv gaiter poor condition

n/s/f drop link poor condition

o/s/f tyre 3mm

play in steering rack

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,923 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 83,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,723 miles

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

front disks slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,723 miles

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

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

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

front disks slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service inspection light on

timing chain noisey

Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service inspection light on

timing chain noisey

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,162 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,531 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 VJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

HN51 VJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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