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W157 SGH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,517 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,517 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os headlight loose

Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os headlight loose

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,978 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,686 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front brake discs scored

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front brake discs scored

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,974 miles

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

stone chip in middle of screen.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,974 miles

stone chip in middle of screen.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,817 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust system at middle joint

Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs ridged

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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W157 SGH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W157 SGH, 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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W157 SGH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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