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AJ51 CYX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam has general corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2026 107,920 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has general corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 99,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,480 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,008 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,216 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,216 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,187 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,128 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,496 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,288 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,442 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,727 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 42,158 miles

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

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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AJ51 CYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 AJ51 CYX, 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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AJ51 CYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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