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W203 SGE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front 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 18 Aug 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,476 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,895 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SGE, 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 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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