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HY51 OVV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,414 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished and splitting 155/80r13

front brake pads look low

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2016 36,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres heavily perished and splitting 155/80r13

front brake pads look low

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,745 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,528 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2014 31,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,493 miles

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

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

both wipers poor

n/s rear bre

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

objects on dash

washers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

objects on dash

washers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 25,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,685 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,858 miles

Slight perishing too all tyres

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2008 16,858 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)

Slight perishing too all tyres

Wheel trims fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,027 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,772 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 OVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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