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W252 PAX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,304 mi
Last recorded156,304 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 PAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 156,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area & Centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

No oil on dip stick

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

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Rear axle, OSR Wheel arch, NSF Jacking point

Steering pulls to left

Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,505 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor to sill

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,084 miles

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

eml on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 143,082 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 127,755 miles

earth faults with rear lights

Fail 5 Dec 2014 127,730 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

earth faults with rear lights

Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,621 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear chassis

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

some interaction nearside rear lights

some wear / play in offside front lower suspension arm inner bush

some wear / play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Feb 2014 123,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear chassis

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

some interaction nearside rear lights

some wear / play in offside front lower suspension arm inner bush

some wear / play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,553 miles

some corrosion around rear coil spring

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,428 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 96,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to front cross member, both rear inner sills and both rear chassis rails

Fail 17 Jan 2011 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to front cross member, both rear inner sills and both rear chassis rails

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,429 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 82,418 miles

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

oil leak

rear handbrake feels rough

some noise o/s/r hub bearing

some play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,984 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 78,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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W252 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PAX, 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 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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