2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · X538 BDY
2000 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 51,931 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X538 BDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 51,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X538 BDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Corsa (X538 BDY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X538 BDY Mileage History
- 16/09/202250,895 mi
- 22/09/202250,906 mi+11 mi
- 26/09/202351,241 mi+335 mi
- 23/09/202451,617 mi+376 mi
- 16/09/202551,931 mi+314 mi
Average of roughly 345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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