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W196 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 137,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noisey

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side chassie (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, several areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides several areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES HEAVILY CORRODED, attention required (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all underside components heavily corroded

brake pipes slightly coroded

engine temp appears to get hot, attention required

handbrake cables corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

steering / suspension has slight play

vehicle structure / chassis corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,340 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,899 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,657 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noiesy

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,491 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,413 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,081 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,081 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 63,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,337 miles

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

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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W196 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W196 URW, 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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W196 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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