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FP51 WWV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner arms has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 90,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,853 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

note vehicle steering is veyr tight but meets requiremenrs for mot spoken with glen at vosa kiddermister who avisded pass and advice

Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,138 miles

n/s/f tyre wear

Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,138 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre wear

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,795 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,621 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,905 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 WWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP51 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

FP51 WWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FP51 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 WWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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