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AJ51 NZV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 144,883 miles

diff tyres rear axle

exhaust

rear brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,613 miles

bonnet pull operation

both front anti-roll bar links, dustcovers deteriorated

handbrake lever travel high, nearside rear brake binding

headlight lenses deteriorated, images poor

nearside wiper split

Fail 23 Jun 2016 141,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front empty (8.2.3)

bonnet pull operation

both front anti-roll bar links, dustcovers deteriorated

handbrake lever travel high, nearside rear brake binding

headlight lenses deteriorated, images poor

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,914 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front sidelight dim

rear exhaust box poor condition & blowing [borderline]

washers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,577 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 129,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,130 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,555 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 116,555 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 110,134 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 110,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

175/65/14

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door lock damaged

nearside wing mirror loose an damaged

oil leak from oil filter area

oil low topped up 2 litres

rear indicators showing white slight

Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,410 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door lock damaged

drivers headrest broken

handbrake travel high

nearside front mirror glass missing an mirror loose

offside rear wheel trim missing

oil leaks underneath

oil level was low,,, topped up 3 litres

rear screen wash squirty missing

slight play in offside front droplink

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door lock damaged

drivers headrest broken

handbrake travel high

nearside front mirror glass missing an mirror loose

offside rear wheel trim missing

oil leaks underneath

oil level was low,,, topped up 3 litres

rear screen wash squirty missing

slight play in offside front droplink

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,229 miles

front bumper dented in corner

nearside wing mirror glass missing

rear indicators showing slight white light

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,669 miles

front bumper dented

Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,991 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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AJ51 NZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NZV, 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 AJ51 NZV registered?

AJ51 NZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AJ51 NZV safe to buy?

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