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HV51 UKL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,632 mi
Last recorded145,632 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,632 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside damaged

handbrake high

Fail 1 Aug 2023 145,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside damaged

handbrake high

Pass 2 Aug 2022 139,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,944 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 133,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 117,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,163 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 108,163 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images very poor quality!!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,293 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images very poor quality!!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking and uneven wear

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split ends

n/s/r tyre cracking and uneven wear

o/s wiper blade split ends

Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,826 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Timing chain noisy.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Timing chain noisy.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 81,477 miles

boot damaged

fuel cap not locked

coolant level was very low,(topped up)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

objects hanging from rear view mirror

oil pressure switch leaking recommend replace asap

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

boot damaged

coolant level was very low,(topped up)

fuel cap not locked

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

objects hanging from rear view mirror

oil pressure switch leaking recommend replace asap

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,826 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,826 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed .

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,917 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,069 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,022 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 UKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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