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HV51 KGN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,738 mi
Last recorded71,738 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 71,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside door sill cover fitted.

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

Fail 5 May 2021 71,717 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter to front pipe joint stud broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure adjustable coil spring locking device loose. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door sill cover fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged.

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear adjustable coil springs not adjusted the same on o/s & n/s.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,924 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front door check strap noisy

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front headlamp deteriorating & headlamp pattern weak

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,477 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 21 Apr 2018 62,477 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,380 miles

Exhaust flexi joint and centre silencer deteriorating

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,889 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured forward bush mount sleeve (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated / debonding

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,093 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,043 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,739 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake notchy/stiff

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 31,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,246 miles

knock from steering rack rear wiper split 1 horn push n/w service lamp on

Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

knock from steering rack rear wiper split 1 horn push n/w service lamp on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,458 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 KGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KGN, 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 KGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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