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W252 LJA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 LJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 71,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,424 miles

driveshaft worn

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,424 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

driveshaft worn

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,700 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,091 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure clip broken (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,179 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2009 44,160 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Pass 24 May 2008 44,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 44,019 miles

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

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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 41,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 41,161 miles

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

rear number plate dis-coloured

Pass 23 May 2006 36,575 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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W252 LJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W252 LJA, 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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W252 LJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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