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W161 PBP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 PBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 81,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,136 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,532 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,532 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,839 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine overheated lost coolant

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 54,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 54,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 47,250 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 47,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,192 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2008 40,192 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2007 32,650 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

front wheel alignment requires checking

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 32,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wheel alignment requires checking

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2006 25,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges (wheel alignment requires checking)

Pass 20 May 2006 25,160 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges (wheel alignment requires checking)

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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W161 PBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W161 PBP, 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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W161 PBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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