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W179 CBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 CBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 104,697 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,249 miles

floor sills and chassis all corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,248 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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

floor sills and chassis all corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,074 miles

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

floor sills and chassis corroded

oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,074 miles

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)

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

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

floor sills and chassis corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,058 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,868 miles

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,815 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,838 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,604 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 54,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W179 CBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W179 CBW, 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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W179 CBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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