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HY51 YPV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 93,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyre walls slightly perished

gearstick stiff on linkage

oil leak around sump

radio insecure in dash

Fail 29 May 2017 93,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyre walls slightly perished

gearstick stiff on linkage

oil leak around sump

radio insecure in dash

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear service brake low on effort 53%

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear service brake low on effort 53%

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 69,797 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 62,423 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 62,422 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2012 55,820 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 50,169 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 50,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 43,102 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2009 36,703 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake discs and pads worn

Fail 12 May 2008 29,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre cut to side wall and cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 May 2008 29,257 miles

nearside front tyre cut to side wall and cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,666 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)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 25,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,243 miles

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

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 YPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

HY51 YPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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