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W227 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,210 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,723 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at the top end

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,748 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,747 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,422 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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W227 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W227 URW, 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 URW registered?

W227 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W227 URW safe to buy?

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