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HV51 FXM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,568 mi
Last recorded86,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 FXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,568 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 86,568 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,141 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,659 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres cracking in the tread but have no exposed cords

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,039 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,261 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,603 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,566 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,417 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,417 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,224 miles

Offside and nearside front constant velocity boot rubbers slightly insecure.

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

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 FXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HV51 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

HV51 FXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 FXM shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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