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W166 KPJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 KPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,919 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 57,919 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,952 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion generally to floorpan and sill areas

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,463 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 42,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 35,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,058 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mist of oil on pas rack

Fail 19 Jul 2012 29,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mist of oil on pas rack

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,748 miles

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

Nearside rear seat back catch jammed

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,006 miles

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

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

slight mist of oil on pas rack

Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,233 miles

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

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

power steering rack damp

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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W166 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W166 KPJ, 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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What year was W166 KPJ registered?

W166 KPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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