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V48 WBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 WBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant very low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,918 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,700 miles

N/S/R tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,700 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,468 miles

Offside + Nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,542 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,541 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,675 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 41,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,846 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 33,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,066 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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V48 WBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V48 WBW, 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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What year was V48 WBW registered?

V48 WBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V48 WBW safe to buy?

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