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W143 PBJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2012 100,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2012 100,670 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 97,223 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 95,568 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,959 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 87,959 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,545 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,763 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 60,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

off side head lamp glass cracked

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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W143 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W143 PBJ, 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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W143 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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