2000 Vauxhall Corsa · 5,446 MOT tests
2000 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2000 Vauxhall Corsas fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 25 Corsa years (5,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 45.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 64,082
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,446
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.1% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Suspension18.1%
- Body, chassis and structure14.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Brakes9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.6%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.5%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.39%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.86%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.64%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (11.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.96%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.27%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.12%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Corsa year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2000 Vauxhall Corsas fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 25 Corsa years (5,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.5% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.42% of tests), position lamp not working (5.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Vauxhall Corsa shows 64,082 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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