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W196 UAJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 UAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,800 miles

suspension components dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,722 miles

underside dry/rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,452 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,452 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,454 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,857 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,438 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 51,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W196 UAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W196 UAJ, 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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W196 UAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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