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W116 RKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front crossmeber ends corroded

advise front bulk head corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front crossmeber ends corroded

advise front bulk head corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

inner sills/crossmember/o/s/f flexi hose-corrosion,prior repair o/s/f,unable to assess due to sealant

n/s wiper arm worn/play

o/s c/v gaiter shaft clip detached/leaking

o/s/f h/lamp+n/s/r lamp damage,h/lamp poor pattern,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear tyres near limit/tread distorted

Fail 31 Aug 2013 85,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

inner sills/crossmember/o/s/f flexi hose-corrosion,prior repair o/s/f,unable to assess due to sealant

n/s wiper arm worn/play

o/s c/v gaiter shaft clip detached/leaking

o/s/f headlamp low aim/poor pattern/damaged,n/s h/lamp insecure in mount,n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear tyres near limit/tread distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wear/distorting inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to-front crossmember,rear inner sills/chassis,prior repair o/s/f,unable to assess due to sealant etc,

front pads wear

o/s h/lamp lens holed/poor pattern

o/s/f shock leak

presented for test with no oil,1.5lts added

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,745 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,910 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,711 miles

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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W116 RKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W116 RKX, 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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W116 RKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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