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HY51 OVT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,909 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,720 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 58,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

eml on

fuel filler flap missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

eml on

fuel filler flap missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

e m l light on

o/s/r tyre perishing on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 15,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 3,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 3,977 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 3,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 May 2006 3,727 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 OVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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