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AJ51 UET

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,139 mi
Last recorded121,139 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,139 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,051 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,307 miles

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

osr tyre cracked and perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,502 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall and tread area cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2011 81,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall and tread area cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,487 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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,991 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 47,991 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,380 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 UET is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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