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W231 SMJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,953 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 44,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 8 May 2018 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slighly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 43,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slighly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 43,408 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside hand brake cables starting to fray

Pass 10 May 2016 43,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 38,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,924 miles

rear no p-late deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear no p-late deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2009 30,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 24,176 miles

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

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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W231 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W231 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 W231 SMJ registered?

W231 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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