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HY51 OVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 109,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,195 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 105,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,171 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

some corrosion forming inner rear arch to sill area offside

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,284 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,577 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 20,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,411 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 OVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OVU, 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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What year was HY51 OVU registered?

HY51 OVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 OVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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