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W138 GDY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 GDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,592 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

air box broken

Fail 27 Jan 2018 69,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air box broken

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,280 miles

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

windscreen cracked on nearside but not seriously affecting view at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2017 60,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high re adjusted down (1.8)

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

offside headlight different tint vto nearside bulb

windscreen cracked on nearside but not seriously affecting view at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,617 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,617 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Feb 2015 44,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,986 miles

both front tyres starting to become worn near tro wear bars

Fail 15 Feb 2014 37,986 miles

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

both front tyres starting to become worn near tro wear bars

Fail 12 Jan 2013 30,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,269 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure.rfr april.

o/s door mirror back missing.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 27,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure.rfr april.

o/s door mirror back missing.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,336 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 19,233 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,431 miles

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

anti freeze level low

foot brake pedal feels a bit spongy

Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,274 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge and very scrubbed, cracked and perished on outer sidewall, 165/70/13

Fail 22 Jan 2007 12,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre very low on outer edge, outer sidewall scrubbed, cracked and perished, 165/70/13

Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,531 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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W138 GDY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W138 GDY, 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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W138 GDY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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