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HY51 OVD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,559 mi
Last recorded75,559 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,559 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,187 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,187 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,040 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade split

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,040 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade split

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,225 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

exhaust tailpipe corroding

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to ply/cords

oil leak(s) on engine

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Fail 10 May 2011 55,225 miles

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

oil leak(s) on engine

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

exhaust tailpipe corroding

fuel filter badly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to ply/cords

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 45,096 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 5 May 2009 45,096 miles

fuel filter corroding

Pass 2 May 2008 39,404 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

advise clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 4 May 2007 34,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,419 miles

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

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

1 both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges †2 sills not checked covered

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,779 miles

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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HY51 OVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HY51 OVD, 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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HY51 OVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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