CarVerify

Free Car Check

W116 XVC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 XVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Rear sills repaired.

Offside Rear Sills repaired.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger front seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing.

Under body and suspension, Brake components unersealed not allowing full inspection.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 110,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Rear sills repaired.

Offside Rear Sills repaired.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger front seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing.

Under body and suspension, Brake components unersealed not allowing full inspection.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f jacking mount corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,477 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 102,477 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,357 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,342 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,505 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corossion/rust on n/s/f sill

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,401 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corossion/rust on n/s/f sill

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,306 miles

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

rear wiper worn out

Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wiper worn out

spare tyre close too limit

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,806 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,804 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,943 miles

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

one of the two exhaust center hangers is missing but the exhaust is still suported by the other hanger

Fail 28 Jun 2007 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

most of the exhaust hanger retaining clips are missing

one of the two exhaust center section hangers missing (exhaust still suported by other hanger)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 66,072 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W116 XVC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W116 XVC, 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

How do I check the history of W116 XVC?

You can check the full history of W116 XVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W116 XVC registered?

W116 XVC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W116 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 XVC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W116 XVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W116 XVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.