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W226 SFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,230 mi
Last recorded124,230 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 SFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 124,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2016 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 107,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 104,968 miles

slight fraying rear handbrake cables

Pass 31 May 2013 100,666 miles

both front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

corrosion to both rear spring top mounts but not seriously weakened

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 May 2013 100,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

corrosion to both rear spring top mounts but not seriously weakened

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2012 96,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis legs corroding in areas above spring hangers

corrosion started to both rear inner sills

offside rear tyre perished in tyre tread & on 2-4mm

Pass 26 May 2011 91,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 91,819 miles

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

obstructions removed from wiper; swept area of the windscreen

Pass 28 May 2010 85,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 77,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2009 77,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 61,404 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,564 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 SFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SFA, 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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W226 SFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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