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HY51 UPS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 112,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,679 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel filler hose clip broken

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,975 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,622 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front wiper blades judder

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,507 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 50,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 UPS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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