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CJZ 5231

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,470 mi
Last recorded41,470 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 5231
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,470 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,470 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,592 miles

O/s/f wiper blade worn/split

Fail 3 Jan 2013 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/s/f wiper blade worn/split

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,785 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,875 miles

rear service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

slight perishing evident n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,875 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight perishing evident n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion exhaust back box

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 22,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CJZ 5231 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CJZ 5231, 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 CJZ 5231 registered?

CJZ 5231 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for CJZ 5231 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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