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HV51 FYU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 FYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,903 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,893 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,261 miles

front tyres cracked on tred

none gen front spring fittered

rear wiper split

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slightly worn

front tyres cracked on tred

none gen front spring fittered

rear wiper split

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,850 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front suspension low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,252 miles

handbrake cables rusty,exhaust poor,tyres aged & cracking...

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables rusty,exhaust poor,tyres aged & cracking...

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,833 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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HV51 FYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

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

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