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HV51 MLJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,163 mi
Last recorded127,163 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,163 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE EXHAUST

eml light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 127,075 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)

FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE EXHAUST

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,814 miles

eml on

front pads low

noise from cv joints when turning

Fail 30 Nov 2015 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

front pads low

noise from cv joints when turning

Pass 9 Dec 2014 117,315 miles

battery loose

eml on

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

Fail 2 Dec 2014 117,213 miles

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

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

battery loose

eml on

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,632 miles

Chip im windscreen just outside zone A less that 10mm

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

Knocking through steering column

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip im windscreen just outside zone A less that 10mm

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

Knocking through steering column

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,448 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

internal knock in steering rack

offside front brake disc heavely corroded on inner surface

Fail 30 Nov 2012 103,448 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

internal knock in steering rack

offside front brake disc heavely corroded on inner surface

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,399 miles

front brake discs begining to corrode on friction surface.

internal knock from steering rack.

screen damaged.

slight movement in both sides of steering rack.

there was no oil in engine.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake discs begining to corrode on friction surface.

internal knock from steering rack.

screen damaged.

slight movement in both sides of steering rack.

there was no oil in engine.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,376 miles

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

rear tyres low/ close to limts, perished and cracked. 175/65/14.

screen cracked, just outside Zone A and below limits.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,376 miles

rear tyres low/ close to limts, perished and cracked. 175/65/14.

screen cracked, just outside Zone A and below limits.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,149 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 73,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,037 miles

front brakes juddring slightly and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,050 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 41,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 29,093 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear silencer outer casing corroded

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 MLJ 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 56.5%.

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

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