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HY51 UPB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,072 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,256 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,893 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,613 miles

both rears and o/s/f indicators slightly pale

exhaust front pipe flexi cover torn

front wiper blades worn

fuel filter rusty

knock on steering

n/s drop link boot split

o/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre stepped

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

slight grease leak, o/s outer cv boot/clip?

timing chain noisy

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,613 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre stepped

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rears and o/s/f indicators slightly pale

exhaust front pipe flexi cover torn

front wiper blades worn

fuel filter rusty

knock on steering

n/s drop link boot split

n/s/r tyre on legal limit inner edge, nail in tread and stepped

o/s/r fog lamp lense cracked

slight grease leak, o/s outer cv boot/clip?

timing chain noisy

very slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,041 miles

Exhaust system due for replacement - CAT back, slight blow from centre section.

Front brake discs will require replacement with next set of pads.

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

O/S rear tyre cracking - advise replacement

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,041 miles

Exhaust system due for replacement - CAT back, slight blow from centre section.

Front brake discs will require replacement with next set of pads.

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

O/S rear tyre cracking - advise replacement

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,303 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age, slight blow from rear silencer (outer skin badly deteriorated)

O/S outer cv joint noisy when moving vehile on full lock. advise replacement

O/S rear tyre showing signs of age (sidewall cracking)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,303 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system showing signs of age, slight blow from rear silencer (outer skin badly deteriorated)

O/S rear tyre showing signs of age (sidewall cracking)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 UPB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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