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W178 KNB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,703 mi
Last recorded77,703 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 KNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,703 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Slam Panel end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Slam Panel end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust System Corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,648 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulked (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (2.4.G.1)

front slam panel corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,532 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer CV boot securing clip not 100% tight

Slam panel corroded at both ends outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Oct 2015 71,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer CV boot securing clip not 100% tight

Slam panel corroded at both ends outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,038 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front jacking points corroded

both inner sills corroded

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,038 miles

both front jacking points corroded

both inner sills corroded

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads un able to assess in full

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads un able to assess in full

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,910 miles

corrosion to both front slam panel ends

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,179 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,883 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,281 miles

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

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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W178 KNB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W178 KNB, 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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W178 KNB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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