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HW51 BVP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,753 mi
Last recorded40,753 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,753 miles

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,674 miles

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,674 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,885 miles

STRONG ADVISE:front brake pads low

possible slight noise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front droplink ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2010 34,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

STRONG ADVISE:front brake pads low

possible slight noise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front droplink ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,822 miles

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,822 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,453 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 24,577 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,096 miles

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

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

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

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 BVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 BVP registered?

HW51 BVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HW51 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 BVP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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