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W124 SBK

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 SBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,769 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,670 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,287 miles

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

O/S mirror glass detiorated, not affecting drivers view

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,287 miles

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

O/S mirror glass detiorated, not affecting drivers view

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,253 miles

Oil leak

advise engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

advise engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,088 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,088 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,329 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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W124 SBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W124 SBK, 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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W124 SBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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