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WR51 FWA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 179,704 miles on the clock, averaging 16,562 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WR51 FWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
16,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,156
Average per year16,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 FWA 49k82k114k147k180k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage174,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,548 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage164,179 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,165 miles
Since last MOT+13,191 miles
PASS
Mileage150,974 miles
Since last MOT+16,803 miles
PASS
Mileage134,171 miles
Since last MOT+19,990 miles
PASS
Mileage114,181 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+17,269 miles
PASS
Mileage96,861 miles
Since last MOT+432 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,429 miles
Since last MOT+24,605 miles
PASS
Mileage71,824 miles
Since last MOT+22,797 miles
PASS
Mileage49,027 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 FWA

What car is WR51 FWA?

WR51 FWA is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 FWA?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 FWA was 179,704 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 FWA passed its MOT?

WR51 FWA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2014.

Is WR51 FWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 FWA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR51 FWA?

WR51 FWA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.