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W169 MBA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 MBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front + Rear arch well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front + Rear arch well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare wheelwell heavily corroded/rotten

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

spare wheel well corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2018 106,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

spare wheel well corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,854 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Body Trim Loose (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,431 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,039 miles

spare tyre worn

Fail 2 May 2012 68,039 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare tyre worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 49,921 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 49,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,990 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 43,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 43,231 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 40,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 40,837 miles

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

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

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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W169 MBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W169 MBA, 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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W169 MBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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