2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · W174 ARW
2000 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 53,103 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W174 ARW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 53,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W174 ARW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Corsa (W174 ARW) between June 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
W174 ARW Mileage History
- 29/06/200628,326 mi
- 28/06/200730,655 mi+2,329 mi
- 28/06/200730,655 mi
- 23/06/200832,904 mi+2,249 mi
- 23/06/200832,904 mi
- 19/06/200934,804 mi+1,900 mi
- 19/06/200934,804 mi
- 24/06/201038,242 mi+3,438 mi
- 24/06/201038,242 mi
- 23/06/201139,802 mi+1,560 mi
- 28/06/201241,594 mi+1,792 mi
- 24/06/201343,100 mi+1,506 mi
- 25/06/201444,526 mi+1,426 mi
- 25/06/201444,526 mi
- 23/06/201545,416 mi+890 mi
- 22/06/201646,174 mi+758 mi
- 27/06/201747,230 mi+1,056 mi
- 13/06/201848,249 mi+1,019 mi
- 13/06/201848,249 mi
- 26/06/201949,424 mi+1,175 mi
- 19/06/202050,191 mi+767 mi
- 22/06/202150,867 mi+676 mi
- 23/06/202150,868 mi+1 mi
- 15/06/202251,394 mi+526 mi
- 07/07/202352,098 mi+704 mi
- 03/07/202453,103 mi+1,005 mi
Average of roughly 1,376 miles per year across 26 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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