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AV51 MZJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,063 mi
Last recorded119,063 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s steering rack end has minor free play

Fail 3 Oct 2013 114,634 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s steering rack end has minor free play

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,075 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to minimum legal limit

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 106,075 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to minimum legal limit

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,434 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 82,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre shaved off on inner edge & on minimum legal limit

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,332 miles

o/s/f tyre shaved off on inner edge & on minimum legal limit

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,817 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,378 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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AV51 MZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 MZJ, 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 AV51 MZJ registered?

AV51 MZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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