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HY51 YBP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,721 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,718 miles

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

Nearside 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 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,823 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,117 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,117 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,920 miles

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,920 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,998 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,998 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,243 miles

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

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

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 YBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBP, 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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What year was HY51 YBP registered?

HY51 YBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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