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W173 WAN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 WAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2026 81,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2024 74,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 68,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 58,182 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,284 miles

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

Half of speedo not illuminating

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Half of speedo not illuminating

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Part of speedo not lighting up

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split at ends

speedo illumination dim on left side

Pass 12 May 2015 37,659 miles

n/s/r tyre perished/mishapen inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,684 miles

dampness around steering rack

slight blow exhaust centre joint

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,576 miles

center exhaust silencer leaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2011 33,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,246 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 28,670 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,670 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,411 miles

n/s washer jets need ajusting

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 WAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAN, 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 WAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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