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W249 PBF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,804 miles

water leak on bottom radiator hose

wipers splitting on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,799 miles

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

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

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

water leak on bottom radiator hose

wipers splitting on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,947 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Passenger front seat belt pretensioner activated

Slight blow at front to middle exhaust joint

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear shocks leaking

Both rear springs corroded

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

Passenger front seat belt pretensioner activated

Slight blow at front to middle exhaust joint

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,150 miles

Nearside Front 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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W249 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W249 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W249 PBF registered?

W249 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W249 PBF safe to buy?

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