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W118 WCW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 WCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2017 62,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror base (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside wiper arm loose on pivot

Engine oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fuel filler neck hose cracking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre cracking around tread

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre minor cracking

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,625 miles

slight surface cracks tn both front tyres

Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight surface cracks tn both front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,544 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s cv joint noisey on road

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s cv joint noisey on road

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,398 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking to edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,873 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,132 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre deflated when presented for test nail in tyre reinflated for test .,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres both have cracking/rubber deterioration .

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,395 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 48,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W118 WCW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 W118 WCW, 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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W118 WCW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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