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HV51 VCY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 68,706 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,459 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,516 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,814 miles

change soon wipers

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,129 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

HV51 VCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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