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AJ51 EBM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,605 mi
Last recorded95,605 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,605 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 95,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,588 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 86,586 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,667 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,222 miles

slight knocking from steering rack when rocking steering wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,503 miles

hand brake slightly weak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,135 miles

Centre exhaust silencer "blowing"

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,517 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,114 miles

Oil leak

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

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in zone A

Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in zone A

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,988 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,392 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 22,392 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,546 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 13,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 2,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 2,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 2,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake cables corroded

high level brake lamp inop also (possible switch fault)

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 EBM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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