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W252 OBN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,913 mi
Last recorded66,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 OBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,834 miles

Front cross-member corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,742 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,742 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil pressure switch leaking badly

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 56,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,206 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,229 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,229 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE ON 2 MM OF TREAD OUTER AREA OF TYRE

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

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 OBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W252 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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