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W172 UAL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,470 mi
Last recorded102,470 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 UAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 102,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 102,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 99,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 99,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,984 miles

all shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 May 2016 95,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

all shock absorbers weak

Pass 28 May 2015 92,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 89,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 86,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 80,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 76,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 70,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,030 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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W172 UAL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W172 UAL, 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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W172 UAL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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