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W231 ARW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 ARW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,031 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,346 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,995 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,995 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s windscreen wiper arm has movement to pin, worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,490 miles

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

both rear outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perishing

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,490 miles

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

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

both rear outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perishing

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jun 2012 56,377 miles

both front suspension arms and hubs corroded

n/s cv gaiter seeping grease

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,959 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,721 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 55,721 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to both rear brake ferrules

fuel cap flap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 52,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 52,690 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,977 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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W231 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W231 ARW, 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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W231 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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