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W157 PDL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,790 mi
Last recorded62,790 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,790 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,790 miles

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,446 miles

both rear tyres, sligtly perished

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,054 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside front tyre under inflated

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mountings

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,054 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside front tyre under inflated

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Temporary repair to centre exhaust mountings

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,235 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,235 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2007 41,808 miles

as original vt32

Fail 3 May 2007 41,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,920 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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W157 PDL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W157 PDL, 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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W157 PDL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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