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W252 NBB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 NBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,298 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 112,274 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 101,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2010 96,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

recomend offside rear tyre replaced .side wall showing deep cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,269 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,268 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 87,909 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 87,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 79,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 79,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 73,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 67,767 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 NBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBB, 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 NBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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