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W259 SMJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,857 mi
Last recorded23,857 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,446 miles

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

rear wiper split

small splits front wipers

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,568 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 16,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,707 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 14,707 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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W259 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W259 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W259 SMJ registered?

W259 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W259 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 SMJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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