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HV51 KGJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,507 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Headlight Unit Loose/Has Movement

Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush Worn

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,498 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Front Headlight Unit Loose/Has Movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush Worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush Worn

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,696 miles

both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top and bottom boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,731 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,556 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 50,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,291 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,055 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 KGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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