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HV51 MLK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,112 mi
Last recorded93,112 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 93,112 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS BOTH SIDES WORN LOW

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

Offside Front side light slight flashing (LED )

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,087 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

all tyre valves deteriated

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,949 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Front oil leak

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

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

all tyre valves deteriated

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet very difficult to open

knock from steering column / steering rack pinion area . investigation may be needed

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot has small hole, some grease coming out.

rear service brake and handbrake readings only just meet m o t standard on roller brake test , repair/ajustment may be needed.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet very difficult to open

knock from steering column / steering rack pinion area . investigation may be needed

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot has small hole, some grease coming out.

rear service brake and handbrake readings only just meet m o t standard on roller brake test , repair/ajustment may be needed.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,854 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,833 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 51,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,780 miles

Bonnet Damaged. Front Number Plate Fractured.

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Slightly Worn.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,780 miles

Bonnet Damaged. Front Number Plate Fractured.

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Slightly Worn.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,827 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 32,178 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

dent in n/s/ outer sill and door

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,178 miles

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

dent in n/s/ outer sill and door

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,922 miles

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

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

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 MLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc 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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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