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W138 OBY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,850 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner webb area corroded but not excesive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner webb area corroded but not excesive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 81,121 miles

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

n/s front outrigger corroded (out of presribed area )

Fail 2 May 2018 81,121 miles

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

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

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

n/s front outrigger corroded (out of presribed area )

Pass 10 May 2017 78,582 miles

n/s front jacking point corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 78,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front jacking point corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 76,040 miles

o/s front outrigger corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 76,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front outrigger corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 73,842 miles

n/s front outrigger corroded out of area

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 13 May 2015 73,842 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)

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

n/s front outrigger corroded out of area

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 May 2014 71,485 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2014 71,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2013 68,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s cv boot sightly loose on joint

Fail 9 May 2013 68,319 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s cv boot sightly loose on joint

Pass 8 May 2012 65,078 miles

n/s front tie bar area starting to rust

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2011 61,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front door check strap anchorage cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 58,853 miles

20% inbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 14 May 2009 55,071 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2008 50,861 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 50,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 46,903 miles

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

n/s front tyre low on outside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 May 2006 42,132 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 42,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W138 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W138 OBY, 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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W138 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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