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W233 KBB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,853 mi
Last recorded115,853 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 KBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 115,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer fouling body

Fail 13 Jan 2015 113,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,170 miles

Hand brake needs slight adjustment.

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

Please note:both inner sills and o/s and n/s front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,815 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 12 Jan 2013 87,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,999 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,321 miles

offside rear tyre is low on tread

exhaust clamp isnt tight

front pads low

nearside front headlamp loose

nearside handbrake cable is frayed slightly

offside steering arm bent slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,690 miles

Some wearin nearside steering rack.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,707 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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W233 KBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W233 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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W233 KBB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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