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W212 TEP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,268 mi
Last recorded130,268 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 TEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 130,268 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 130,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 121,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 121,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,682 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,949 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,947 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,104 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 65,104 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W212 TEP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W212 TEP, 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 W212 TEP registered?

W212 TEP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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