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W172 VBV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 11 May 2009 54,938 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

W172 VBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W172 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 VBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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