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W229 PNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 PNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,512 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2013 49,141 miles

front shock absorbers are weak

Fail 1 May 2013 49,141 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers are weak

Pass 1 May 2012 46,934 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 May 2012 46,934 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 43,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant weeping from fan switch in radiator and from bottom hose on rad

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre perished (DOT 2000)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,240 miles

both sides rear tyres perished.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

strongly advise cleaning underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,204 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,204 miles

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 1 May 2007 25,670 miles

frront wheel trims in poor condition,

tyre tread depths; both front new, both rear 5.0mm, 195/70/13t, front brake pads appear low but unable to see c;learly with wheels on, slight oily residue around n/s outer cv gaitor but no leak found.

Fail 1 May 2007 25,670 miles

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

frront wheel trims in poor condition,

tyre tread depths; both front new, both rear 5.0mm, 195/70/13t, front brake pads appear low but unable to see c;learly with wheels on, slight oily residue around n/s outer cv gaitor but no leak found.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,798 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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W229 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W229 PNS, 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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W229 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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