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W103 VCE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,921 mi
Last recorded99,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 VCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,921 miles

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

o/s/f jacking point area (as marked) very rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2014 99,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f jacking point area (as marked) very rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f cv gaitor inner clip letting out grease

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f cv gaitor inner clip letting out grease

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,544 miles

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

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

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

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

both window wiper blades are slightly split (still clears screen) may soon need replacement

slight play within o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both window wiper blades are slightly split (still clears screen) may soon need replacement

slight play within o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,776 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 70,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,580 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,607 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,607 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 33,579 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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W103 VCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 W103 VCE, 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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W103 VCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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