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W159 RGF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,758 mi
Last recorded69,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear starting to crack and split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,944 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,944 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both wipers split

exhaust rubber mountings split

front exhaust damaged and slight leak at join

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

offside and nearside front chassis crossmember corroded within suspension prescribed areas

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake cables corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in tread

wiper arms worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,222 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s handbrake cable corroded

o/s mirror damaged

possible punture in o/s/r tyre

wiper arms worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,222 miles

o/s handbrake cable corroded

o/s mirror damaged

possible punture in o/s/r tyre

wiper arms worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,314 miles

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

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,485 miles

osr wheel slightly buckled

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

osr wheel slightly buckled

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,425 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 RGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGF, 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 RGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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