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AF51 VVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 49,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,304 miles

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,214 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 42,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,867 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 27,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,569 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,887 miles

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear part of exhaust deteriated

Fail 28 Sep 2013 18,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear part of exhaust deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,946 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 8,029 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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AF51 VVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF51 VVJ, 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 AF51 VVJ registered?

AF51 VVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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