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FL51 WPU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 114,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,727 miles

Minor oil leak by gearbox

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 109,727 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Minor oil leak by gearbox

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,377 miles

exhaust blowing from middle silencer

play in both front steering arms

recomend front tyres soon 2-3mm & worn on inner edges - tracking

recomend n/s/f anti roll link aswell about to split

recomend o/s/r tyre asap badly cracked & perrished

service light is on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust blowing from middle silencer

oil off dipstick & coolant low

play in both front steering arms

recomend front tyres soon 2-3mm & worn on inner edges - tracking

recomend n/s/f anti roll link aswell about to split

recomend o/s/r tyre asap badly cracked & perrished

service light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,442 miles

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

movement in n/s/f steering arm tie-rod

movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

movement in n/s/f steering arm tie-rod

movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front steering tie rods

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,467 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 5 Jan 2010 74,467 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2009 67,405 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 67,405 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,137 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 52,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FL51 WPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL51 WPU, 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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FL51 WPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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