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W242 XDA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 XDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,313 miles

c/l 082356

Fail 9 Nov 2009 101,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/l 082356

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,218 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,550 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 23 Nov 2007 84,550 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 75,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W242 XDA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W242 XDA, 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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W242 XDA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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