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W148 WCX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 WCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,385 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,487 miles

Nearside Front cvboot coverd in grease no leaks

rear shockers corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cvboot coverd in grease no leaks

rear shockers corroded

unable to see pads

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,314 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,021 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,417 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,775 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 78,758 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,236 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

o/s/f tyre walls cracking

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 76,213 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

o/s/f tyre walls cracking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 63,171 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W148 WCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W148 WCX, 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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W148 WCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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