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S96 DHW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,205 mi
Last recorded141,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 DHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,205 miles

advise-n/s/f spot lamp glass broken

advise-o/s/f spot lamp insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2014 141,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise-n/s/f spot lamp glass broken

advise-o/s/f spot lamp insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2014 141,192 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E M Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

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

Radiator Insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 139,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 130,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 130,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 118,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 110,306 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge and also worn on outer edge, near to limit

Fail 29 Dec 2009 110,306 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge and also worn on outer edge, near to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,675 miles

exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

nearside and offside front brake discs thin

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Dec 2008 99,675 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

nearside and offside front brake discs thin

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 74,584 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 74,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,281 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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S96 DHW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S96 DHW, 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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S96 DHW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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