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HY51 YGE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 104,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 127,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant Bottle Cap Missing

Fail 26 Feb 2021 123,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working possible bulb holder (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant Bottle Cap Missing

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint rubber split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,672 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 107,599 miles

Lower Steering retaining device insecure universal joint steering column. (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,378 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,353 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has serious cut across tread and tread peeling away (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,200 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80/13 79T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 79T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80/13 79T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Nov 2013 77,494 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,673 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 66,615 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,258 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 30,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,363 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 YGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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