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W159 NFS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 NFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,592 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both inner and outer silld weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

full floor and chassi corroded and weak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both inner and outer silld weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

full floor and chassi corroded and weak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,980 miles

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

all suspension and rear axle corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,040 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre cracked

Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 38,469 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,482 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,481 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,478 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,760 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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W159 NFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 W159 NFS, 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 NFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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