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W257 RFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,695 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2012 122,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2011 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 29 Jan 2011 110,620 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,516 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,727 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 81,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 75,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,659 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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W257 RFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W257 RFA, 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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W257 RFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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