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FP51 WKB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,486 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,096 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,064 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 120,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,112 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

larger profile tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 2 Jul 2013 116,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

larger profile tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 57,578 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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FP51 WKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WKB, 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 FP51 WKB registered?

FP51 WKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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