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W159 LDY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres excess wear on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,998 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres excess wear on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,931 miles

front brake pads low.

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

off side front tyre tread worn low on inside shoulder.

off side parking brake cable deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,931 miles

front brake pads low.

off side front tyre tread worn low on inside shoulder.

off side parking brake cable deteriorated.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,842 miles

near side door mirror cracked

offside front tyre cracking

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 51,839 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side door mirror cracked

offside tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,755 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

front brake discs becomming worn

offside rear tyre becomming cracked/perished and damaged sidewall

slight oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

front brake discs becomming worn

nearside rear tyre becomming cracked/perished and damaged sidewall

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,387 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,419 miles

o/s door mirror becoming insecure

slight leak from center exhaust section

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2007 24,423 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,905 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,905 miles

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

rear no plate deterating

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,382 miles

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

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2005 16,555 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 16,555 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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W159 LDY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W159 LDY, 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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W159 LDY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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