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HY51 UPH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,200 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016

Engine management light on at time of test

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine noise

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,490 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 59,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,981 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake pads very thin

interior mirror + n/s door mirror both cracked

slight leak from o/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 23 Aug 2007 54,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake pads very thin

interior mirror + n/s door mirror both cracked

slight leak from o/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,521 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,521 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 UPH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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