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AJ51 ZSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,009 mi
Last recorded55,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 55,009 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Front exhaust flexible section is poor.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing alot of cracking and pressure was low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust has small leak at rear joint

all suspension very dry and rusty

steering is very light when turning to left compared to right

Pass 22 May 2024 52,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 52,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 52,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 52,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,531 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2019 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,301 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,439 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 33,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 30,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,015 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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 ZSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

AJ51 ZSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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