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W161 SBK

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 SBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2012 84,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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Pass 15 Dec 2012 84,524 miles

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Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,030 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,255 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,242 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,503 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 57,503 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,920 miles

front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 54,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,903 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 43,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,201 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 37,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 SBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W161 SBK, 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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What year was W161 SBK registered?

W161 SBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W161 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 SBK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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