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HV51 LVH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 101,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,558 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,558 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides rear tyres cuts in tread!

nearside steering rack gaiter outer clip off but gaiter secure!

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,713 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 60,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,717 miles

rear wiper arm broken

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,717 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and offside badly corroded

rear wiper arm broken

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,047 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack

slight play in O/S/F steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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