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W257 BCX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

105,103 mi
Last recorded105,103 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 105,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dipstick tube detached from engine

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 96,092 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 85,855 miles

front screen damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 85,391 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

front screen damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 71,872 miles

front brake discs rusted on outer edges of inner face

front brake pads worn low

front cross member corroding

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear silencer rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 May 2008 71,325 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusted on outer edges of inner face

front brake pads worn low

front cross member corroding

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear silencer rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2007 61,872 miles

front brake discs rusted on outer edges of inner face

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 May 2007 61,872 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs rusted on outer edges of inner face

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2006 56,761 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 May 2006 56,702 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perishing

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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W257 BCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W257 BCX, 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 W257 BCX registered?

W257 BCX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W257 BCX safe to buy?

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