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M15 SWL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,107 mi
Last recorded82,107 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 SWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 82,107 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in the o/s/f inner/outer tie rod.

eveidence of filler in the o/s/f outer sill.

o/s headlamp lense damaged, does not effect beam pattern

Pass 24 May 2013 79,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis weak by springs.

n/s/f passenger seat not fitted.

n/s/f wiper blade loose in clip but is secure.

Pass 29 May 2012 75,513 miles

Drivers seat belt pretensioner has been activated.

Fuel tank rusty.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear chassis weak/corroded around rear spring mounts.

front crossmember damaged and corroded.

Fail 14 May 2012 75,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Corrosion around the rear spring mounts.

Drivers seat belt pretensioner has been activated.

Front cross member advanaced corrosion and damaged.

Fuel tank rusty.

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 75,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion around rear spring mounts.

Fuel tank very corroded.

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust mid & rear poorly fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

the n/s/f tyre is heavily worn on the outstide edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,584 miles

o/s/f suspension mounting area accident damage repaired.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 41,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 41,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M15 SWL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 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 M15 SWL, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M15 SWL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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