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W109 SCS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

97,470 mi
Last recorded97,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 SCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

oil leak

temp repair to rear box

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,053 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,053 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,292 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 72,292 miles

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

O/S/F tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,509 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,760 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,838 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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W109 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SCS, 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 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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