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W227 AJX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,119 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to ferrules close to rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion around brake servo

Fail 4 Jan 2021 73,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 73,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,867 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 65,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,843 miles

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,063 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slightly uneven wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slightly uneven wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,607 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 41,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W227 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W227 AJX, 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 W227 AJX registered?

W227 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W227 AJX safe to buy?

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