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AO51 VZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,555 mi
Last recorded87,555 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,555 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 87,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 73,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber mountings on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

ribbed belt perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,760 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,390 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,858 miles

Offside Front tyre tread perished

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre tread perished

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,793 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,841 miles

both front antiroll bar link boots split

engine oil level low

engine warning light on

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,061 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,061 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,640 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,449 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,449 miles

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

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

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

front wipper blades split

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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AO51 VZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO51 VZK, 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 AO51 VZK registered?

AO51 VZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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