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FP51 WXG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,969 mi
Last recorded68,969 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,969 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,556 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,609 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,938 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,268 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,372 miles

center section exhaust blowing and deteriorated (borderline)

play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,879 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH WIPER BLADES / STARTING TO SMEAR SLIGHTLY / SPLIT AT ENDS

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED 175 / 65 / 14 T

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES / BECOMING WEAK AND STARTING TO PIN HOLE / BLOW SLIGHTLY ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,501 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 WXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WXG, 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

How do I check the history of FP51 WXG?

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What year was FP51 WXG registered?

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

Is FP51 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 WXG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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