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HV51 GTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 134,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,292 miles

Nearside headlamp slight damage

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,524 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2016 116,524 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working Both (high level working) (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,131 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

item wraped around interior mirror (ok at time of test)

knocking sound from inside steering rack

rear exhaust box going rusty

steering system slightly stiff

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

item wraped around interior mirror (ok at time of test)

knocking sound from inside steering rack

rear exhaust box going rusty

steering system slightly stiff

Pass 25 May 2012 89,179 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 89,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front registration plate repaired

Fail 17 May 2010 70,509 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 59,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,562 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 18 May 2006 30,902 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 GTU 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 77.8%.

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

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