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W189 YTW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 YTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,665 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 112,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 110,522 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,611 miles

rear exhaust holed but not excessive

rear hand brake cable slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,611 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust holed but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,295 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,449 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,530 miles

both rear tyres close to tread wear bars

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2008 60,508 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres close to tread wear bars .

Nail in nearside rear tyre .

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,010 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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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W189 YTW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W189 YTW, 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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What year was W189 YTW registered?

W189 YTW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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