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W218 SDC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 SDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,126 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,394 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,394 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,144 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,317 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 68,338 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,374 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 52,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W218 SDC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W218 SDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W218 SDC registered?

W218 SDC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W218 SDC safe to buy?

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