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W181 SDS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 SDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 115,154 miles

Slight oil leak

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 115,137 miles

Highly modified

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to sills

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 115,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 114,805 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 114,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

fuel pipe perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,999 miles

this vehicle is heavily modified

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,999 miles

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)

this vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,652 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,648 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,653 miles

same like on original test from 02/10/08

Fail 2 Oct 2008 170,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,528 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 57,528 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,887 miles

both front wiper blades worn

both rear springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

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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W181 SDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W181 SDS, 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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W181 SDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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