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HV51 CVL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,023 mi
Last recorded52,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,023 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,247 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

middle & rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,744 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

middle & rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,863 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light stay on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front cv boot cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn off on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front cv boot cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn off on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,409 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 15,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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HV51 CVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HV51 CVL, 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 HV51 CVL registered?

HV51 CVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HV51 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 CVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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