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W243 VKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,164 mi
Last recorded133,164 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,164 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 131,759 miles

underbody corrsion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2017 131,737 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance nearside low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

underbody corrsion

Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,731 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nsf tyre perished and cracking

osf tyre perished and cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 85,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 81,544 miles

battery is insecure.

both headlamp adjusters are missing.

Fail 6 May 2009 81,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

battery is insecure.

both headlamp adjusters are missing.

engine oil level is very low.

Pass 9 May 2008 72,248 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,245 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

noise from engine area poss water pump

osr wheel appears to be lent in at top slightly but ok for mot this vehicle has had accident damage to osr qtr extent not known but appears ok for mot

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,666 miles

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

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

noise from engine area poss water pump

osr wheel appears to be lent in at top slightly but ok for mot this vehicle has had accident damage to osr qtr extent not known but appears ok for mot

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,492 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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W243 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 W243 VKX, 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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W243 VKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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