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W226 KSG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,680 mi
Last recorded52,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 KSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,499 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,617 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,548 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 31,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 31,155 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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W226 KSG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W226 KSG, 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 W226 KSG registered?

W226 KSG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W226 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 KSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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