2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · W793 APU
2000 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 31,852 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W793 APU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 31,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W793 APU 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 (W793 APU) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
W793 APU Mileage History
- 26/05/202228,440 mi
- 15/06/202330,272 mi+1,832 mi
- 16/06/202330,280 mi+8 mi
- 12/06/202431,852 mi+1,572 mi
- 12/06/202431,852 mi
Average of roughly 1,666 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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