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W196 XHD

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 XHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,993 miles

Rear beam corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 114,988 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to inner cill/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to inner cill/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear beam corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 112,576 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 13T 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 112,576 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 13T 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi derteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle covered in surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 108,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan behind lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine pulley side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine pulley side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 165/70/13 70T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 97,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 165/70/13 70T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,735 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,545 miles

Front both head lamps slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has corrosion sill/floor

Offside Obligatory mirror unit slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill/floor (6.1.A.1)

Front both head lamps slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror unit slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded outside 30cm prescribed area

Offside Front mirror casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded outside 30cm prescribed area

Offside Front mirror casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Mar 2016 89,716 miles

n/s/f floor/chassis box badly corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

various body structure and suspension components components

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,716 miles

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

n/s/f floor/chassis box badly corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

various body structure and suspension components components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,517 miles

Both front shocks weak in operation and long suspension travel

Fail 18 Apr 2014 86,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front shocks weak in operation and long suspension travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,538 miles

Clutch release bearing very noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,867 miles

N/S Headlamp glass chipped allowing water to enter lamp

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

Oil leak

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S Headlamp glass chipped allowing water to enter lamp

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,614 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/R has slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,026 miles

N/S Headlight glass chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,665 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 XHD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W196 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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