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HY51 PKZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 119,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 119,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,304 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

engine oil leak

indicator switch is worn

inner steering joints are worn

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

engine oil leak

indicator switch is worn

inner steering joints are worn

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 26 May 2015 100,588 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 100,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,547 miles

o/s/f outer CV joint boot, inner clip loose

underside very oily?

Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,547 miles

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

o/s/f outer CV joint boot, inner clip loose

underside very oily?

Pass 14 May 2013 86,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 82,056 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 82,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,210 miles

slight play in nsf steering

Fail 19 May 2009 68,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 19 May 2009 68,319 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,571 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,643 miles

c/l 495459

Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

c/l 495459

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,986 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,986 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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 PKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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