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W129 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,758 miles

145/80r13

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front strong advise (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

parts of inner sills, floor and chassis corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

145/80r13

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front strong advise (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

parts of inner sills, floor and chassis corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,758 miles

145/80r13

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear inner sills both sides corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,758 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

145/80r13

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear inner sills both sides corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner sills surface corroded

rear chassis both sides surface corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner sills surface corroded

rear chassis both sides surface corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,480 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,469 miles

Front brake pads worn

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads worn

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 98,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,721 miles

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

N/S wiper blade split

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S wiper blade split

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

Pass 9 May 2009 84,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 74,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 42,908 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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W129 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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