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W248 WBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 169,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point weak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 169,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point weak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,331 miles

inner rear sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 168,331 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 167,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,301 miles

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

hole in boot floor not within any prescribed areas

outer cv joint worn

Fail 12 Mar 2019 161,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

hole in boot floor not within any prescribed areas

outer cv joint worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,865 miles

corrosion n rear boot floor not within any prescribed areas

Fail 27 Feb 2017 148,855 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

corrosion n rear boot floor not within any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Mar 2016 142,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 142,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 136,958 miles

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

outer cv joint worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 136,957 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

outer cv joint worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,852 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 125,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,150 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 118,071 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 108,542 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 99,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 89,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 49,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 40,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 40,956 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W248 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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