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HV51 NYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 NYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached rear bush fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,473 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,473 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

nearside headlight only just gives a image

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,579 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)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,566 miles

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

Offside 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 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,342 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,600 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,305 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

reverse lights inop

Fail 11 Jan 2013 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,887 miles

Nearside 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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside wiper rubber split

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,812 miles

centre and rear silencers corroded and getting weak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,749 miles

centre and rear silencers corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,749 miles

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

centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,207 miles

all four tyres heavily perished

front brake discs corroded due to lack or use

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,862 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 NYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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