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W243 SBD

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 SBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 103,110 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside floor pan (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor pan excessively corroded but is outside any prescribed area

Nearside front outer CV gaiter has slight seepage of grease

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front floor pan excessively corroded but outside any prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside outer CV gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,234 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front floor pan excessively corroded but outside any prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside outer CV gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,110 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 96,110 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,906 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 95,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,568 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,694 miles

surface cracking in sidewall and tread area of both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,371 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 54,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,014 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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W243 SBD 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 W243 SBD, 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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W243 SBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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