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W224 ETW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,633 mi
Last recorded47,633 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 ETW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 46,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp output is poor

Rear Inner sills are rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE OUTER TREAD SHOULDER IS BADLY PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 35,563 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,794 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,785 miles

both o/s tyres are perished

n/s front tyre wear is uneven and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,830 miles

n/s head light focus is poor

o/s front and both rear tyres are perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s head light focus is poor

o/s front and both rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,374 miles

both rear and the o/s front tyresa are perished

n/s head light focus is poor

Fail 18 Jul 2012 16,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and the o/s front tyresa are perished

n/s head light focus is poor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,631 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 13,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 13,542 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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W224 ETW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W224 ETW, 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 W224 ETW registered?

W224 ETW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W224 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W224 ETW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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