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W142 XJA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 XJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,113 miles

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

Rear box mounting brocken but sill supported

Fail 20 Jan 2017 147,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear box mounting brocken but sill supported

Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 143,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 140,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 134,727 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml stays on .

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition .

rear exhaust section starting to corrode .

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,619 miles

Engine management light on

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside rear number plate lights slightly dim

Rear wiper starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,596 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside rear number plate lights slightly dim

Rear wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,412 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Front and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

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

Front and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,883 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2009 105,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 90,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 84,655 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 84,490 miles

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

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

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 XJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W142 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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