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W257 URW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,796 mi
Last recorded58,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,790 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,463 miles

rear number plate fading slightly

slight weap at offside front cv boot

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate fading slightly

slight weap at offside front cv boot

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,872 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,711 miles

inner disc pads not visable

slight wear on offside brake disc

weap at offside cv boot

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 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

W257 URW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W257 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 URW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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