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W211 PLA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

57,546 mi
Last recorded57,546 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 PLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear slight interference between indicators and side lights

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust system deteriorated(rear box worst)

rear sills both sides corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak multiple leaks water pump and staining on radiator ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear slight interference between indicators and side lights

all rear suspension corroded

belt area noise

exhaust system deteriorated(rear box worst)

rear sills both sides corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,612 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill returns at rear of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,039 miles

coolant staining on gearbox

general underbody surface corrosion

rear brake compensator valve stiff

rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2020 43,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant staining on gearbox

general underbody surface corrosion

rear brake compensator valve stiff

rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated joint to caliper corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping )

o/s/r lamp unit has slight interference between side lights and indicator

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping )

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated joint to caliper corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping )

o/s/r lamp unit has slight interference between side lights and indicator

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping )

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,317 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing play

rear exhaust box outer wrap corroding excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear surface corrosion within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point

Offside Front brake hose end surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,588 miles

both rear tyres perishing

catalytic converter smells

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f headlamp poor(internal adjuster)

o/s/f steering track rod/lolly pop has slight play

o/s/r shock absor er weeping

o/s/r shock slightly soft

rear wiper split

slight movement in both front wishbone rubber mounts

suspension corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

both rear tyres perishing

catalytic converter smells

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f headlamp poor(internal adjuster)

o/s/f steering track rod/lolly pop has slight play

o/s/r shock absor er weeping

o/s/r shock slightly soft

rear wiper split

slight movement in both front wishbone rubber mounts

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,517 miles

clutch biting point low

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch biting point low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,541 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 35,539 miles

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

surface rust on o/s/r sill return

Fail 21 Feb 2013 33,618 miles

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

general underbody surface rust

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,618 miles

general underbody surface rust

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,775 miles

slight knock & play in steerimg

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,063 miles

slight knock and play in centre rear engine mount

slight knock and play in steering

Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,063 miles

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

slight knock and play in centre rear engine mount

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,832 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 22,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 18,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,093 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake effort low compared to o/s very slight knock & play in steering rack

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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W211 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W211 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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W211 PLA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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