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W239 SMJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,971 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,085 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose ferruel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,408 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring detached (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,511 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,420 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,420 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,588 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,563 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,233 miles

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

age cracks forming on offside front and both rear tyres

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,212 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

age cracks forming on offside front and both rear tyres

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 12,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 11,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W239 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 W239 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 W239 SMJ registered?

W239 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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