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W117 KPJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

536,002 mi
Last recorded536,002 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 KPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 536,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc slighty worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front brake discs slightly worn

near side door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,322 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

filler on n/s chassie and o/s chassie (on the prescribed area)

habcab fitted at the time of the test

Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,322 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

filler on n/s chassie and o/s chassie (on the prescribed area)

habcab fitted at the time of the test

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,079 miles

N/S/F BODY DAMACED

Nearside Front Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,556 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,975 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,975 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 31,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W117 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W117 KPJ, 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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What year was W117 KPJ registered?

W117 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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