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W216 VKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,072 miles

Oil leak

front shock absorbers low on damping effort, advise replacement

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front shock absorbers low on damping effort, advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,244 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rear silencer has a piece of wood lodged between it and the body work,though secure

front brake pads on inside appear worn low

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

nearside wiper blade split on tip,but effectively clearing windscreen at time of test

parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust in an area

rear registration plate deteriorating,but intact and legible at time of test

scuff mark on nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,244 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust system rear silencer has a piece of wood lodged between it and the body work,though secure

front brake pads on inside appear worn low

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

nearside wiper blade split on tip,but effectively clearing windscreen at time of test

parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust in an area

rear registration plate deteriorating,but intact and legible at time of test

scuff mark on nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,692 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,874 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 57,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 53,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 482,881 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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W216 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W216 VKX, 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 W216 VKX registered?

W216 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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