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FY51 AJO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,452 mi
Last recorded53,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 AJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,452 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security attatched to drivers foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security attatched to drivers foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

tyre presure low

Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,393 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 53,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,335 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 53,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,283 miles

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

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

Oil leak noted from the engine

Underneath generally rusty.

exhaust rusty and damaged at flexible section

n/s/r inner sill soft

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2022 53,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill(wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak noted from the engine

Underneath generally rusty.

n/s/r inner sill soft

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,263 miles

f/n/s seat is worn or lose (frame)

front discs are rusty (surface)

headlamp have deteorated

r/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

suspension is rusty esp rear

wear or looseness noted is steering assy

Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,263 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

f/n/s seat is worn or lose (frame)

front discs are rusty (surface)

headlamp have deteorated

r/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

suspension is rusty esp rear

wear or looseness noted is steering assy

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,184 miles

Play noted in n/s of steering rack arm is worn or lose if lose this would be a dangerous defect ! recommend the boot is removed for checking

exhaust is rusty and rear rubbers poor

headlamps have deteorated

indicator switch is poor in operation

n/s wiper is poor

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

r/o/s tyre is badly perished and splitting at inner side wall recommend this is replaced

rear subframe is rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2020 53,170 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play noted in n/s of steering rack arm is worn or lose if lose this would be a dangerous defect ! recommend the boot is removed for checking

exhaust is rusty and rear rubbers poor

headlamps have deteorated

indicator switch is poor in operation

n/s wiper is poor

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

r/o/s tyre is badly perished and splitting at inner side wall recommend this is replaced

rear subframe is rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 52,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 51,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 48,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 44,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 44,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,803 miles

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

front tyres wearing on sides o/s/f nearing limits

rear hand brake cables showing corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 33,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,311 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,629 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,645 miles

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 18 Sep 2009 23,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,360 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 15,649 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,649 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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FY51 AJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY51 AJO, 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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FY51 AJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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