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HY51 OVH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 111,354 miles

knocking noise through steering rack

Fail 14 May 2019 111,354 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

handbrake operation high

knocking noise through steering rack

Pass 11 May 2018 103,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit due to being badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

some roughness detected in steering system

Pass 16 May 2017 97,522 miles

**SOME ROUGHNESS IN STEERING SYSTEM**

CENTRE REAR SEATBELT MISSING

Exhaust in poor condition + leaking

Headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 97,521 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release faulty seat back (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald 155/80x13t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' bracket (8.3.1b)

**SOME ROUGHNESS IN STEERING SYSTEM**

Exhaust in poor condition + leaking

Headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,930 miles

Centre exhaust leaking

Rear seats stowed - not tested

Some front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 78,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,003 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

front number plate marked/delaminating

n/s inner cv boot split

slight play in o/s and n/s inner trackrod joints

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,565 miles

front number plate marked

n/s inner cv boot split

slight playu in o/s and n/s inner trackrod joints

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,676 miles

slight play in n/s inner trackrod joint

Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,674 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s inner trackrod joint

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,347 miles

slight "freeplay" at steering wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,439 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 OVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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