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FY51 WBK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,333 mi
Last recorded104,333 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 104,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,855 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 78,855 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,382 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,181 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,645 miles

advise nearside rear offside rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

advise nearside rear offside rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,098 miles

all rear brake pipes greased

nsr+osr tyres perishing will need attension in the near future

Fail 31 Oct 2012 46,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes greased

nsr+osr tyres perishing will need attension in the near future

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,494 miles

advise attention - clicking noise from o/s/f when driven in lock . possible drive shaft joint

rear wiper blade split

slight impact damage to o/s/f wing (not causing sharp edge)

various small / deep cuts to n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,517 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,617 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,617 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

strongly advise replacement of both front tyre as are heavily perished and split on edges/tread area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,473 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 24,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,701 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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FY51 WBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY51 WBK, 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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FY51 WBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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