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HY51 YWC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,580 mi
Last recorded150,580 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 150,580 miles

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

oil leak

steering columb noisy

Fail 3 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

steering columb noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2014 131,777 miles

EML on.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 131,777 miles

EML on.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,838 miles

n/s & o/s rear inner arches corrosion

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod slight wear

steering rack/arms wear

Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s rear inner arches corrosion

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod slight wear

o/s/f coil spring rusty

steering rack/arms wear

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,473 miles

n/s & o/s front upper suspension mounts slight wear

n/s & o/s steering arms wear

n/s/f cv boot perishment

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r wheel bearing slight wear/roughness

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2011 115,473 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk not self cancelling

n/s & o/s front upper suspension mounts slight wear

n/s & o/s steering arms wear

n/s/f cv boot perishment

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r wheel bearing slight wear/roughness

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,323 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner cv gator split

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 101,323 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front inner cv gator split

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,067 miles

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

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 69,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 48,377 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 48,377 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 YWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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