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W157 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 May 2020 60,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar to front x member mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tie rod area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s/r inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 57,708 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 56,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f cv gaiter slightly leaking

Fail 28 May 2015 53,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f cv gaiter slightly leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,922 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,262 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,262 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,665 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,665 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 46,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,932 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 40,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 33,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,676 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

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 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W157 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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