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W203 SBD

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

engine misfire

front bulkhead / front crossmember / front chassis rails / front suspension arms and mount areas / front brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside front chassis rail fillet plate holed and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front wheel arch trim missing

oil leak from engine

rear subframe / rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / rear suspension dampers / rear inner sills - Corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,367 miles

engine management light on

front bulkhead / front floor fillet plates / front chassis rails / front brake hose metal ferrules - Corroded

front crossmeneber / front stabiliser arm void mounts / front suspension arm and mounts - Corroded

gearbox gearchange linkages - play - STRONG ADVICE

handrake cable slightly slack

nearside rear wheel arch sill corroded

rear subframe / rear chassis rails / rear shock absorbers / rear inner sills / rear brake hose metal ferrules - Corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine management light on

front bulkhead / front floor fillet plates / front chassis rails / front brake hose metal ferrules - Corroded

front crossmeneber / front stabiliser arm void mounts / front suspension arm and mounts - Corroded

gearbox gearchange linkages - play - STRONG ADVICE

handrake cable slightly slack

nearside rear wheel arch sill corroded

rear subframe / rear chassis rails / rear shock absorbers / rear inner sills / rear brake hose metal ferrules - Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,957 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,591 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 50,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,804 miles

Front 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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W203 SBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W203 SBD, 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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W203 SBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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