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W223 RGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Pink Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,204 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 53,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,747 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age but no signs of any cords

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 47,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp lose and rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking due to age but no signs of any cords

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriated

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriated

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 45,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriated

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriated

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,362 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 40,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,460 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,460 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 29,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,355 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,396 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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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W223 RGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Pink 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 W223 RGS, 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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W223 RGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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