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W238 YBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,886 miles

BOTH REAR CLOSING SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

HANDBRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 76,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 68,646 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,252 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 48,197 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,267 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 37,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 32,310 miles

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

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 YBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YBW, 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 YBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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