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AJ51 VVF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,720 mi
Last recorded184,720 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 184,720 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 184,319 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 167,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 167,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 164,432 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 164,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 150,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 150,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 142,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 142,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 131,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 121,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,432 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 VVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

AJ51 VVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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