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W256 OHT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,445 mi
Last recorded48,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 OHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 47,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2023 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler hose in to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe unions very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,498 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDE REAR INNER SILLS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,669 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,801 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,905 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,906 miles

rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,560 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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W256 OHT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W256 OHT, 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 W256 OHT registered?

W256 OHT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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