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W142 OBU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,171 mi
Last recorded33,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s outer sill corroded/rusty

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 33,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s outer sill corroded/rusty

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Mar 2023 32,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure on joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear inner sill starting to corrode/rust

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,922 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 25,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 24,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a small cot/split in it

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly also makes scrapping noise/drum brake

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,065 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 27 Feb 2012 19,065 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,771 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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W142 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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