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W578 VAW

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 VAW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,206 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door corroded

engine management light on

handbrake gained 17% being minimun standard

nearside and offside front cross member corroded

nearside rear and offside front tyres have cracking within the tread

steering top coloumn bush worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 73,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,102 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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W578 VAW is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W578 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W578 VAW registered?

W578 VAW is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W578 VAW safe to buy?

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