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W188 KCB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 KCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,561 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,073 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,073 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,251 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,139 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Auxillary drive belt heavily cracked.

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated.

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

Offside rear coil spring heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 74,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,634 miles

o/s inner drive shaft boot has pin hole

o/s/rear shocker lower bush very slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,634 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot has pin hole

o/s/rear shocker lower bush very slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,533 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 51,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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W188 KCB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W188 KCB, 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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W188 KCB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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