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HV51 KGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 124,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 117,095 miles

Oil leak

rear beam axle tunnells corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 117,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

rear beam axle tunnells corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 104,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2014 104,375 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,927 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,913 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,603 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f seatbelt flags showing

n/s/f wheel arch missing

no S R S lamp showing

steering noisy in operation

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,603 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f seatbelt flags showing

n/s/f wheel arch missing

no S R S lamp showing

steering noisy in operation

Pass 4 May 2011 67,639 miles

Abnormal noise emmited from steering rack on lock to lock .

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

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

N/S/F Seat belt pre tensioner deployed.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Door handel stiff in opperation.

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 67,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Abnormal noise emmited from steering column.

Abnormal noise emmited from steering rack on lock to lock .

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

Due to condition of the parking brake cables N/S cable failed during brake test.

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

N/S/F Seat belt pre tensioner deployed.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Door handel stiff in opperation.

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,658 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,191 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

airbag light inop

excessive lift in steering wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

airbag light inop

excessive lift in steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,804 miles

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

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

handbrake feels rough

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,308 miles

slight play steering - ns side repeater loose but not insecure -

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 KGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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