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HV51 GRK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak from pressure switch

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,999 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 98,999 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,949 miles

Centre silencer baffles rattling

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

Note:- timing chain noisy

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

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

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre silencer baffles rattling

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

Note:- timing chain noisy

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

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

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,388 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary

Note:- Timing chain noisy

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear silencer rusty and baffles loose

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary

Note:- Timing chain noisy

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear silencer rusty and baffles loose

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2011 73,920 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2010 67,143 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Fog lamp lens taped up

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

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,143 miles

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

O/S/R Fog lamp lens taped up

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear offside lamp taped up

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear offside lamp taped up

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,195 miles

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

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

Offside rear fog lamp taped up ( repair tape used )

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,195 miles

Offside rear fog lamp taped up ( repair tape used )

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,180 miles

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

Rear Fog Lamps taped up

Fail 23 Aug 2007 51,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamps taped up

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,213 miles

Centre 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 GRK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GRK, 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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HV51 GRK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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