free car check
2001 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration SW51HHY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1199cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres uneven wear and nearing wear limits
- both rear shock absorbers corrosion
- n/a/f tyre wall slight damage
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,233 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,418 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,893 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,591 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2012 9 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,898 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,144 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
6 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,247 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,347 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,200 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2007 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
14 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 20,987 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2006 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51HHY was registered on 2001-11-27
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.