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AJ51 ZRL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,217 mi
Last recorded70,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,280 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,280 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,135 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,135 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,256 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,537 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition and worn to 3mm

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,843 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,051 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,393 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,034 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,034 miles

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

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 ZRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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