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W169 NFS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 NFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,320 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT TOWARDS INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT TO CENTRE JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (NEARSIDE INNER JOINT

Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,320 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (1.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM INNER MOUNTING POINT EX CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH TO SILL EX CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT TOWARDS INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT TO CENTRE JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (NEARSIDE INNER JOINT

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,891 miles

COOLANT LEAK ON ENGINE

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

FUEL FLAP BROKEN

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR LOWER PANEL (BEHIND BUMPER CORRODING)

REAR OF INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (NEARSIDE INNER JOINT)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,257 miles

o/s headlamp glass chipped

slight play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,257 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low & discs starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack (n/s inner joint)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,117 miles

o/s headlamp glass chipped

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 2 Nov 2012 77,117 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s headlamp glass chipped

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,045 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,045 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,897 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r door not opening from outside

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r door not opening from outside

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit - require replacing

front tyres wearing on inner edges - track check required

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp lens chipped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,878 miles

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit - require replacing

front tyres wearing on inner edges - track check required

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp lens chipped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 43,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 40,944 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 16 May 2006 39,960 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 39,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NFS, 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 NFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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