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W238 SFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,709 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front alloy wheels slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,218 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 66,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,668 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,668 miles

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

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

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 SFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W238 SFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W238 SFA registered?

W238 SFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W238 SFA safe to buy?

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