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W212 VCW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,090 mi
Last recorded54,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 VCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,090 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,899 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,809 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,580 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,242 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 29,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on chassie and running gear

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,495 miles

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

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)

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

corrosion on chassie and running gear

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,652 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,652 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,808 miles

STEERING AND SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN. BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH AT 22%. CHASSIS AND RUNNING GEAR SHOWS SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION WHICH , IF NOT TREATED, WILL DETERIORATE RAPIDLY.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,057 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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W212 VCW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W212 VCW, 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 W212 VCW registered?

W212 VCW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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