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W238 EDH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 EDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,408 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper has slight damage but is still secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,223 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,144 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre are perishing/cracking between treads

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 62,736 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,107 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Feb 2007 60,107 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2006 58,225 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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W238 EDH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W238 EDH, 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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W238 EDH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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