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W229 KBB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 KBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,752 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 78,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,508 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,412 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 60,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,353 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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W229 KBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W229 KBB, 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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W229 KBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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