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HW51 BVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm,, tyre is 21 years old,,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light recommend new lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle missing

n/s mirror taped

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, light intensities slightly reduced

rear exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2021 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre 18 years old, tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm,, tyre is 21 years old,,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light recommend new lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet release handle missing

engine oil level low, recommend attention

n/s mirror taped

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, light intensities slightly reduced

rear exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear and centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front commercial tyre fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

fuel cap cover difficult to open

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,683 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s horn button not working

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, beam image and output intensity slightly reduced

Fail 22 Nov 2019 71,683 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise handbrake lever travel

n/s horn button not working

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, beam image and output intensity slightly reduced

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beamimages and outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing,, recommend replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s horn button not working

reverse lights not working

service brake performance just meets MOT min requirements, recommend check

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beamimages and outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing,, recommend replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s horn button not working

reverse lights not working

service brake performance just meets MOT min requirements, recommend check

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front seat tilting mechanism faulty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

horn only works on one button

only one washer jet each emits fluid

parking brake lever not smooth in operation

Fail 6 Nov 2017 48,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front seat tilting mechanism faulty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

horn only works on one button

only one washer jet each emits fluid

parking brake lever not smooth in operation

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking from gaiter--noisy joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

front roll bar drop links lower dust covers deteriorated

osf seat tilt release handle missing

Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking from gaiter--noisy joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

front roll bar drop links lower dust covers deteriorated

osf seat tilt release handle missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,987 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

os blade judders across screen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,021 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,613 miles

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

slight noise from os cv joint

Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,190 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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