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W142 LCU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

89,341 mi
Last recorded89,341 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 LCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,341 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside rear shocker body corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear shocker body corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,746 miles

c.v boots leaking slightly

o/s/r floor drain hole corroded slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,744 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

c.v boots leaking slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,485 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,842 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,599 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,972 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 52,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,225 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 45,225 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable rusting

Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,100 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 40,100 miles

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

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

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

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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W142 LCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W142 LCU, 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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W142 LCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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