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W129 UBV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 UBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front box section corroded

park brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front box section corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,637 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 78,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,784 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 71,784 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust blocked partaily

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,638 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 UBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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