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W179 SBO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 SBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 102,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,070 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 87,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,650 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,902 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,991 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,053 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,858 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 47,855 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,400 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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W179 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W179 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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