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W109 RBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 96,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front cv gaiter getting deteriorated

offside front floor outer skin very rusty (recommend attention)

rear of vehicle holed in areas (not prescribed areas)

vehicles underbody heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,726 miles

exhaust getting rusty

nearside rear spring mount area very rusty

offside front floor box section outer skin holed

offside front outer cv gaiter getting deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust getting rusty

nearside rear spring mount area very rusty

offside front floor box section outer skin holed

offside front outer cv gaiter getting deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,923 miles

both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)

exhaust getting rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear spring mount rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished (recommend attention)

exhaust getting rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear spring mount rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,425 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

exhaust getting rusty

handbrake cables rusty

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

vehicles underbody getting very weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres getting perished

exhaust getting rusty

handbrake cables rusty

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

vehicles underbody getting very weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,496 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear spring mount areas very rusty

handbrake cables getting rusty

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,496 miles

both rear spring mount areas very rusty

handbrake cables getting rusty

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion in areas

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,694 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limits

underbody getting corroded in areas

Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres nearing legal limits

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,215 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,581 miles

nearside front brake disc getting worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,711 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 61,711 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,317 miles

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

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

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

has both exterior mirrors fitted but no interior mirror fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2006 56,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

has both exterior mirrors fitted but no interior mirror fitted

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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W109 RBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W109 RBM, 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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W109 RBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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