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W223 YBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,141 mi
Last recorded50,141 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 YBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 50,141 miles

Offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 7 May 2016 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall perished to cords (165/70/13) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 May 2015 45,531 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 44,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,852 miles

cracks appearing front tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,605 miles

cracks appearing both front tyres

Pass 3 May 2011 43,151 miles

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

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

slight cracks to both front tyres

Fail 3 May 2011 43,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

slight cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2010 42,521 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

slight cracks appearing to rear tyres

Fail 6 May 2010 42,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front number plate deteriorating

slight cracks appearing to rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2009 41,691 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,173 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 37,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

boot full

n/s/r tyre has slight step and is starting to crack/perrish

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage and is starting to crack/perrish

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from center joint

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,876 miles

boot full

n/s/r tyre has slight step and is starting to crack/perrish

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage and is starting to crack/perrish

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from center joint

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YBW, 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 W223 YBW registered?

W223 YBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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