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W196 VCX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,758 mi
Last recorded60,758 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 VCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,721 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower suspension arm nearest component to corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 51,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,861 miles

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

Minor coolant leak under bonnet

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,084 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,998 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,711 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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W196 VCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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