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W122 XBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 XBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,500 miles

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

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear chassis legs corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,707 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear chassis legs corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,090 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 87,080 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,938 miles

advisorys on test 669354352036

Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,938 miles

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

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

chassis section around n/s o/s rear coil spring points rusty

unable to check metal ends fully on n/s o/s front brake hoses due to protective covering

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,126 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,171 miles

baffles in exhaust system noisy

Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,167 miles

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

baffles in exhaust system noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,325 miles

surface rust on all metal ends of brake hoses

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to being sprayed with oil

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,312 miles

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

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

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

slight blow from joints on exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2007 65,384 miles

front discs slightly scored

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,384 miles

front discs slightly scored

Pass 4 Mar 2006 60,090 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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W122 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc 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 W122 XBW, 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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W122 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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