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HW51 BRV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

28,867 mi
Last recorded28,867 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 28,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 28,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 26,037 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 26,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 23,485 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 23,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,416 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread spliting (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread spliting (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,463 miles

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

one of three rear exhaust mounts missing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,139 miles

slight play found in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,105 miles

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

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

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

slight play found in nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,604 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,318 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside front inner c v boot split

rear exhaust mounting split but exhaust not insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,217 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,936 miles

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

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

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

advance travel on handbrake lever

Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tryes advance perishing on walls

handbrake lever advance travel

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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HW51 BRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HW51 BRV, 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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HW51 BRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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