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W209 SMJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,065 mi
Last recorded167,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 167,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 156,930 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 150,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 146,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 146,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 142,944 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen ok

Fail 13 Dec 2010 142,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen ok

Pass 6 Mar 2010
Fail 5 Mar 2010 137,659 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen ok

Pass 5 Mar 2009 132,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 125,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 116,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 103,473 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 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SMJ, 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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What year was W209 SMJ registered?

W209 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W209 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W209 SMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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