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HV51 ZCF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,572 miles

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,572 miles

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

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,199 miles

Underbody has corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 123,169 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,153 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,152 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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)

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

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

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,353 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,352 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 89,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,192 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 52,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 ZCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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