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W126 RKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,082 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre perished

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,082 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre perished

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,600 miles

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight underbody corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

windscreen scratched

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight underbody corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

windscreen scratched

wiper blades req att

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,270 miles

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight underbody corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,270 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight underbody corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

wiper blades req

Fail 11 Jun 2011 66,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side front seat belt slow to retract

rear wheel bearings slightly niosey

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,235 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front seat belt slow to retract

rear wheel bearings slightly niosey

Fail 9 Jul 2010 62,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bad rad leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,770 miles

bad rad leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W126 RKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 W126 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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W126 RKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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