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W172 MCU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 91,736 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

front chassis cross member corroded.

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriating.

Fail 11 May 2011 89,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery corrosion

timing chain noise

Pass 11 May 2011 89,437 miles

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

battery corrosion

timing chain noise

Pass 8 May 2010 81,474 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 81,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 69,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 61,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 54,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 54,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,895 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 32,895 miles

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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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W172 MCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W172 MCU, 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 W172 MCU registered?

W172 MCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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