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AJ51 ZRF

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,297 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2022 98,297 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,392 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,153 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight cracks in tred

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear wiper blades split slightly

wipers park incorrectly

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 46,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,279 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres showing sighn s of slight cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,579 miles

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

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 ZRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 ZRF, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 ZRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 2002.

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