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HV51 OBS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 OBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,274 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall deteriating

Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 118,767 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,601 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on dash

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2012 106,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on dash

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,930 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / CUTS TO SIDE WALLS / WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST BIG BORE BACK BOX FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

TWO NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / CUTS TO SIDE WALLS / WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST BIG BORE BACK BOX FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

TWO NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 6 Nov 2008 84,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,514 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 74,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,681 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,681 miles

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

front brake disc worn very thin

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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HV51 OBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OBS, 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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What year was HV51 OBS registered?

HV51 OBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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