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W153 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,002 mi
Last recorded136,002 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 136,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 132,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 130,032 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 130,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,263 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,812 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 119,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,985 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,553 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,227 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 87,227 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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W153 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W153 URW, 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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W153 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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