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W201 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2018 84,474 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both tyre sidewall is slightly perrished.

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both tyre sidewall is slightly perrished.

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,771 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,769 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,976 miles

gearbox oily

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,973 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

gearbox oily

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,102 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s inner steering rack joint slight play

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,219 miles

oil leak engine/ gearbox

slight knocking from steering rack/u.j

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,137 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,054 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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W201 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W201 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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What year was W201 URW registered?

W201 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W201 URW safe to buy?

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