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W209 PLA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,508 mi
Last recorded120,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,876 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,607 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

horn sounds slightly harsh.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off and near side front position lamps are "dim".

off side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter loosly mounted.

off side front seat back is defective.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear quarter damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2011 73,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear quarter damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front cv gaitor

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,033 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 14 Jan 2008 60,889 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,889 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2007 54,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,858 miles

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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W209 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol 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 W209 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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W209 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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