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FN51 CJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,100 mi
Last recorded84,100 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear brakes v noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear brakes v noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,332 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 49,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,562 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrision rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,053 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,547 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 54,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,195 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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FN51 CJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN51 CJZ, 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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FN51 CJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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