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W143 TBH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 TBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 118,022 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 114,325 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2015 110,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,916 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 102,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,305 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,305 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 84,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,798 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W143 TBH 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 57.1%.

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 W143 TBH, 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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W143 TBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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