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W236 FKE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,138 mi
Last recorded102,138 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 FKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,959 miles

blue smoke being emitted at fast idle.

engine burning oil.

engine leaking oil.

front brake discs badly corroded and worn.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 101,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

blue smoke being emitted at fast idle.

engine burning oil.

engine leaking oil.

front brake discs badly corroded and worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 97,379 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight fluctuation to offside front brakedisc.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,137 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

handbrake operation stiff.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,127 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded.

handbrake operation stiff.

temporary petrol cap fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,422 miles

drivers wiper blade ends slight nick

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,422 miles

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

drivers wiper blade ends slight nick

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,412 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,211 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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W236 FKE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W236 FKE, 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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W236 FKE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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