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W257 WBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,374 mi
Last recorded75,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,374 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,374 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,693 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,734 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,770 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,267 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,336 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,890 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,068 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W257 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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