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W248 PAX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,985 mi
Last recorded66,985 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 PAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,985 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 66,962 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 66,640 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,671 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear chassis by spring seat corroded

Offside Rear inner arch by seatbelt mount corroded.

both lower headlight clips broken

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,146 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion.

both lower of headlamps insecure, but not effecting its image etc.

both rear of chassis slight corrosion around top coil spring cup seats.

both rear undersills slight corrosion.

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,477 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,627 miles

both headlamp lower mounting clips broken headlamps still secure

front crossmember rear chasis by spring mountings and rear inner sills corroded

surface corrosion on rear subframe unable to fully see parts of subframe

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,991 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,302 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rust on rear chassis +front crossmember

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,298 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rust on rear chassis +front crossmember

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,334 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,820 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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W248 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W248 PAX, 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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W248 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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