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HY51 XYJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,620 mi
Last recorded91,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,773 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,692 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer both ends (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,660 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings are noisy but not rough

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,174 miles

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

n/s front side repeater lence missing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

n/s front side repeater lence missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,969 miles

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s rear hand brake cable starting to fray slightly

small split leaking on front of center exhaust box

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s rear hand brake cable starting to fray slightly

small split leaking on front of center exhaust box

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,239 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,239 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 45,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,067 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 XYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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