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W165 SGJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 SGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 79,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside reverse light inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,078 miles

Nearside lower headlamp mounting insecure

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front floor/jacking point corroded & holed but not prescribed area

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 79,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.033 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.45 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.3 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 x 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside lower headlamp mounting insecure

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front floor/jacking point corroded & holed but not prescribed area

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,886 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead - in footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,886 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead - in footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded.

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,883 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor Corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,753 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,837 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,837 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 12 Jul 2013 62,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in nsr wheel (Poss Bearing)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight play in nsr wheel (Poss Bearing)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,485 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,345 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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W165 SGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W165 SGJ, 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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W165 SGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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