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W161 PMA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,239 mi
Last recorded84,239 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 PMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,239 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,995 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,995 miles

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

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

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

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

rear regestration plate peeling slightly.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,603 miles

Wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 14,907 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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W161 PMA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W161 PMA, 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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W161 PMA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W161 PMA safe to buy?

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