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W161 SFS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,071 mi
Last recorded43,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 SFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,071 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 43,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 29,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

altenator drive belt squeeling

both front brake hose ends corroded at caliper

nearside rear tyre badly split

offside head light at lowest aim point

offside rear tyre badly split and has a nail in the tread area

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,725 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 26,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,203 miles

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 SFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFS, 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 SFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 August 2000.

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