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FP51 LUL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,771 mi
Last recorded33,771 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 33,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 31,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,151 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 28,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2019 26,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,975 miles

Front Both front tyres are perishing and they have scruffed edge

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear sill damage

Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,749 miles

Suspension corroded (all)

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,064 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,600 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,731 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 18,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 16,746 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,064 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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FP51 LUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FP51 LUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 LUL registered?

FP51 LUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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