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HY51 UPC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,670 mi
Last recorded151,670 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 151,670 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle hangers, and one rear . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle hangers, and one rear . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 151,481 miles

exhaust rubbers perished some missing but exhaust but secure

Pass 29 Aug 2017 144,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 139,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,364 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,375 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,179 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 88,128 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,128 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 76,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 65,670 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2-4mm

offside front tyre 3-4mm

Fail 1 Sep 2007 65,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,663 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 UPC 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 78.9%.

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

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