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HY51 YDJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,848 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 66,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filter corroded

nearside door mirror cracked

offside and nearside hand brake cables starting to fray

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges and perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,172 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filter corroded

nearside door mirror cracked

offside and nearside hand brake cables starting to fray

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges and perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,463 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,035 miles

nsf inner cv gaiter split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 30,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,748 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 YDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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