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HY51 YXZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 YXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,269 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable has play (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,613 miles

some play in front suspension - antiroll bar linkage and lower wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,062 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,373 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,118 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads thin

some play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,285 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,626 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,625 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,590 miles

Slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,183 miles

Nearside rear tyre size 155 R13 offside tyre size 155/80 R13

Offside driveshaft boot needs slight attention

Offside front tyre close to replacement

Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,449 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 YXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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