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W138 XAV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 164,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 153,155 miles

CORRSION ON FUEL FILTER

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

O/S/F TYRE 1,8MM

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F DISC

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SPRING MOUNTS

Fail 7 Nov 2011 153,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

CORRSION ON FUEL FILTER

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

O/S/F TYRE 1,8MM

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F DISC

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SPRING MOUNTS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 133,840 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 109,631 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 109,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 95,711 miles

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

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

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

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged on inner plus outer rim of wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,647 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 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAV, 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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What year was W138 XAV registered?

W138 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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