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W148 PCA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,462 miles

slight corrosion to body

Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,462 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to body

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,605 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside tyre perished

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,711 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,474 miles

Both rear flexi hose pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,474 miles

Both rear flexi hose pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007

NSF Tyre inner edge worn †

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

OSF tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,788 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 26,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PCA, 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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W148 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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