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W148 OCU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 OCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,497 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,725 miles

Dry and corroded underside advise wax oil

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,845 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor rusty (5.2.6)

very dry advise to wax oil

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to chassi (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dry advise to wax oil

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,906 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding,

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,583 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 83,262 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 81,133 miles

o/s/f seat frame slight play, o/s.f flexible ferrul corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,276 miles

1.o/s wiper balde splt on edge 2.o/s front tyre worn on edge no chords showing 3.n/s front a/b/s sensor slightly chafed

Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

1.o/s wiper balde splt on edge 2.o/s front tyre worn on edge no chords showing 3.n/s front a/b/s sensor slightly chafed

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,381 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion on chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

some corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,689 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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W148 OCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W148 OCU, 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 W148 OCU registered?

W148 OCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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