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W226 WEU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 WEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2025 113,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on underside

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,929 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on underside

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,973 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated driver side rear floor has hole within 30 cm of prescribe area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,118 miles

fuel filler hose perished, recommend attention

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank filler hose badly perished and stained - recommend new

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,125 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear tyres slightly cracked and deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear number plate becomig deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 38,579 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 WEU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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