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W203 SBO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

surface corrosion under body

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

surface corrosion under body

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear perished

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

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

Water leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear perished

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

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

Water leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,321 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,321 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,657 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,686 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

front pads appear low recommend full inspection

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,996 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

N/S/F floor pan corroded

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

O/S/R inner sil corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

N/S/F floor pan corroded

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

O/S/R inner sil corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,381 miles

Front discs poor

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear corrosion heavy around springs

Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,381 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs poor

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear corrosion heavy around springs

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,688 miles

n/s rear brake ferrul slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,688 miles

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

n/s rear brake ferrul slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,731 miles

as on initial test

Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,731 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 24 Feb 2005 32,307 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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W203 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W203 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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