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W251 RKV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

free play in handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,510 miles

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,870 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,362 miles

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

MINOR CORROSION/ WEAR TO FRONT DICSC

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,761 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

slight corrosion to front lower crossmember

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

slight corrosion to front lower crossmember

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,425 miles

Corosion to brake pipe ferrules

General corosion throughout underbody

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Wear to offside front tyre

Wear to rear tyres

Fail 26 Oct 2010 55,412 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Corosion to brake pipe ferrules

General corosion throughout underbody

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Wear to offside front tyre

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,193 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,193 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,949 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,525 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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W251 RKV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W251 RKV, 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 W251 RKV registered?

W251 RKV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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