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W231 XBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,070 mi
Last recorded130,070 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 130,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 109,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 109,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 97,357 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 90,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,139 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,536 miles

acceptable corrsion to rear chassis.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,673 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,556 miles

door mirrors slightly loose, slight play in front shockers.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,015 miles

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

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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W231 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W231 XBW, 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 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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