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W149 KPJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,249 mi
Last recorded133,249 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 KPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 133,249 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 133,249 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre BADLY worn on edges, close to the wearbars, cracked and perished.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 124,134 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,544 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 95,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2010 85,746 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 85,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,273 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,981 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W149 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W149 KPJ, 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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W149 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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