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W217 WKX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 141,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill covered with fiber glass & sealant

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear inner sill covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area covered with fiber glass & sealant

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

under body surface rust

Fail 6 Jun 2017 141,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 141,190 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight endfloat in driveshafts

Pass 15 Jan 2016 135,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,750 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 131,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 131,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 124,580 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 124,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 120,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 114,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 109,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,992 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2008 99,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 90,499 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,809 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance 20% †engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2006 78,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,947 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.165/70r13t.some play in o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mountings.

oil leak

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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W217 WKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W217 WKX, 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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W217 WKX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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