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W271 NDW

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,115 mi
Last recorded140,115 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 NDW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,115 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive surface corrosion - inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 140,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive surface corrosion - inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 126,926 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

some underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 122,856 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,817 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 115,935 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 115,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 105,534 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 165/65/14

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 165/65/14

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,493 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,795 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,988 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,988 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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W271 NDW is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W271 NDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W271 NDW is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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