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W257 OBY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,594 mi
Last recorded60,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 60,594 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various steering , suspension and braking components corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2025 56,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various steering , suspension and braking components corroded.

Fail 28 May 2025 56,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various steering , suspension and braking component's corroded

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 28 May 2024 54,286 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded.

Rear axle beam corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 26 May 2023 52,703 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 26 May 2023 52,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 21 May 2022 52,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,065 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 22 Apr 2020 52,062 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,329 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,673 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,083 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Slight distortion to inner wheel rim

Slight play in rack internals

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,453 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to both nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,453 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to both nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,575 miles

Distortion to nearside inner wheel rim

Minor mistings of oil

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,884 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,079 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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W257 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W257 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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W257 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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