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W195 PLA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,052 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 3 Apr 2015 91,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both headlights loose but not considered insecure

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,729 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

main beam warning tell tell lighjt constantly lit on dash panel

Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

main beam warning tell tell lighjt constantly lit on dash panel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,127 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

both rear inner sills corroded not to excess

front tyres worn edges

mil light on

rear windows heavily tinted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

both rear inner sills corroded not to excess

front tyres worn edges

mil light on

rear windows heavily tinted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 80,020 miles

fuel filter is loose in it's holder

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter although secure the inner clip could do with replacing

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner sills

there is evidence of play in the steering column. It is not coming from the lower universal joints or top column bearing though. Further investigation is recommended

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is noisy. It appears to either be the manifold ot catalyst area

fuel filter is loose in it's holder

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter although secure the inner clip could do with replacing

nearside steering track rod end has some play but not currently excessive. Replacement is recommended

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner sills

there is evidence of play in the steering column. It is not coming from the lower universal joints or top column bearing though. Further investigation is recommended

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,860 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,852 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,671 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear wiper blade split

strong advice front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear wiper blade split

strong advice front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,412 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear

strong advice o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

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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W195 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W195 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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W195 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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