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W162 RKE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,555 mi
Last recorded241,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 241,555 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 241,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 240,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under the battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind the valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread's getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2020 239,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 239,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform on the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor below X member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 236,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing deteriating behind the suspension

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 229,779 miles

Both rear tyre treads are getting low.

Nearside Rear Inner wing to valance is deteriating.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 221,770 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 221,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 211,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre joints (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 211,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre joints (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 202,240 miles

Both wiper blades are deteriating.

Nearside only one washer jet is working

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 191,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Only one nearside washer jet working.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,518 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 177,077 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 171,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 164,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 156,819 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 149,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 147,661 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 147,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 133,296 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front discs corroded on edges

fuel tank corroded

rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 114,856 miles

stonechips in windscreen.

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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W162 RKE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W162 RKE, 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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W162 RKE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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