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W243 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 103,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,018 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,571 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 62,066 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 61,066 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 57,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,709 miles

centre silencer split at entry pipe.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 53,778 miles

1.centre silencer cracking away from exit pipe.

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 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W243 URW, 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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What year was W243 URW registered?

W243 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W243 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 URW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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