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HY51 UOB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,282 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,260 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,468 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,390 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake pipes have been painted

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,381 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,014 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking slightly.(not exposing ply or cords)

offside front tyre inner sidewall has small cut. (not exposing ply or cords)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking slightly.(not exposing ply or cords)

offside front tyre inner sidewall has small cut. (not exposing ply or cords)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,280 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wearing inner edges.

Rear fog lamp is slightly loose.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,144 miles

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

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 UOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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