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HY51 YWS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,459 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 121,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,576 miles

mcpherson front strut top mounts corroding

park brake cables corroding

rear floor corroding

rear front to rear steel brakepipes corroding

steering colum top bush noisy

suspension balljoint gaiters deteriating

Fail 1 Nov 2017 148,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mcpherson front strut top mounts corroding

park brake cables corroding

rear floor corroding

rear front to rear steel brakepipes corroding

steering colum top bush noisy

suspension balljoint gaiters deteriating

Fail 24 Oct 2017 148,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill arch (2.4.A.3)

mcpherson front strut top mounts corroding

park brake cables corroding

rear floor corroding

rear front to rear steel brakepipes corroding

steering colum top bush noisy

suspension balljoint gaiters deteriating

Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 143,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge R/A 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

battery dead after light check

Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,196 miles

Oil leak

slight bind from o/s/r

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,643 miles

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

front wiper blades spliting

slight brake binding felt from n/s/f

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 135,643 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front wiper blades spliting

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre partly deflated

slight brake binding felt from n/s/f

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,087 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth to edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 126,087 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth to edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 115,386 miles

Drivers seat will not raise to help rear passengers evaculate on the off side front door.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,386 miles

Drivers seat will not raise to help rear passengers evaculate on the off side front door.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 102,880 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 16 Oct 2010 102,880 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,355 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,022 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 YWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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