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W251 OBY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 101,996 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,694 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,581 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,840 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,289 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,983 miles

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,684 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 52,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,872 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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W251 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W251 OBY, 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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W251 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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