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FY51 WBP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,627 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

heavy engine oil leak required engine oil top up start of test

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,338 miles

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,301 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Engine warning lamp on

Little reserve travel at parking brake lever

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 95,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,683 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 91,683 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,944 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,944 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,666 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

slight play in n/s/ of steering rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2009 66,273 miles

N/S/R fog lamp unit cracked and emits white light. Steering heavier to turn right than left.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,016 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,016 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear tyres cracking between treads. Nearside rear fog lamp cracked Rear wiper blade split. Coolant level low.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,603 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,478 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 WBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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