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W129 MBA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 MBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,420 miles

osf tyre 2013 dot code and cracking

stone chip in zone a

Exhaust noisy rear silencer baffles broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity duck tape on unit (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above top of coil spring corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center exhaust slightly blowing inter pipe area and worn/aged

osf lower floor pan/boxed chassis is holed not in prescribed area

surface corrosion in many places under the vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tapped repair (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,616 miles

both front ABS rings corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,750 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,522 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,522 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,306 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,649 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 36,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 30,034 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 30,034 miles

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

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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W129 MBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W129 MBA, 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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W129 MBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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