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HS51 AKY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 AKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,932 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,418 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,266 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 119,234 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 112,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,570 miles

front wipers split

Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,323 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r wheel arch trim missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,019 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 54,018 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch missing but not sharp

Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,456 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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HS51 AKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HS51 AKY, 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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HS51 AKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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