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W171 PLA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,035 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror missing

Fail 21 Jul 2018 87,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear no plate deterioted

n/s/f door mirrior cover missing

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f headlamp loose

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,691 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs show corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,134 miles

near side rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 39,547 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,547 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 17 Jun 2008 30,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 23,464 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged no cord showing.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,253 miles

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

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

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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W171 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W171 PLA, 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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W171 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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