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BJ51 AZB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,336 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking noise on steering

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

knocking noise on steering

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,746 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking noise on steering

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,937 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front ball joint rusty

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 59,937 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front ball joint rusty

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,625 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,625 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,847 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2016 56,847 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,975 miles

front number plate

Fail 7 Dec 2015 54,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,463 miles

front flexy

front number plate

headlights deteriorated

hose clip on filler neck broken

possible cv joint worn , noise noticed when moving car on full lock

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexy

front number plate

headlights deteriorated

hose clip on filler neck broken

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cv joint

front exhaust flexi

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust flexi

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,436 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)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,436 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,639 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s headlights

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,772 miles

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

front and rear number plate

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,192 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,112 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,179 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 29,179 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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BJ51 AZB 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 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ51 AZB, 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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BJ51 AZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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