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W147 VKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,136 mi
Last recorded71,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noise

wiper pivots worn on arm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,136 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low . n/s/r tyre low pressure . all tyres touching components on car due to size of tyres

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low . n/s/r tyre low pressure . all tyres touching components on car due to size of tyres

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 21 May 2008 45,353 miles

front tyres close to touching on lock due to overseize tyres / wheel sfitted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres very close to the body . n/s/f tyre slight cracking .

rear springs loose when jacked up , 205/55/15v tyres fitted

Fail 20 May 2008 45,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres very close to the body . n/s/f tyre slight cracking .

rear springs loose when jacked up , 205/55/15v tyres fitted

Pass 26 May 2007 37,421 miles

damage/splits to offside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 26 May 2007 37,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage/splits to offside front outer tyre sidewall

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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W147 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W147 VKX, 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 W147 VKX registered?

W147 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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