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HY51 YFF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,630 mi
Last recorded141,630 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 141,630 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slight perished on walls

engine oil leak

front drivers door excessively corroded on the bottom

Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,630 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres slight perished on walls

engine oil leak

front drivers door excessively corroded on the bottom

Fail 2 Dec 2017 141,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low on dipped beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective steering pulls on one side checked on turning plates pulls on lefthand side (2.3.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drivers door excessively corroded on the bottom

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,333 miles

both front inner track rod ends worn

steering lighter on left hand lock

Fail 9 Jul 2016 136,324 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner track rod ends worn

steering lighter on left hand lock

Pass 5 May 2015 126,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack has play

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack has play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,221 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 120,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 110,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 96,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,389 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,418 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 YFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YFF, 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 YFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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