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W173 SCS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 SCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,586 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,502 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear door mirror (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear sills slightly corroded inside

n/s wing mirror slightly damaged and insecure

n/s/f headlight unit slightly insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear sills slightly corroded inside

n/s wing mirror slightly damaged and insecure

n/s/f headlight unit slightly insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

N/S mirror damaged but not required for MOT

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil light on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,498 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 35,615 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,714 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 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCS, 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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W173 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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