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W173 MCU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 MCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,298 miles

both handbrake cables slightly sticking in the guides where the cables run

offside front brake flexi hose metal ferull corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,857 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,857 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall (no cords visible)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,371 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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W173 MCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W173 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 W173 MCU registered?

W173 MCU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W173 MCU safe to buy?

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