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J44 SOB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis/boot floor corroded but outside prescribed areas

heavily modified

Fail 10 Apr 2026 91,938 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working no switch/button (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis/boot floor corroded but outside prescribed areas

heavily modified

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear chassi leg corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting point

Fail 22 Dec 2023 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassi leg corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting point

Fail 27 Nov 2023 87,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes from front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear no rear seats fitted

Rear no rear seat belts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill rusty but ok at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill rusty but ok at time of test

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

heavily modified

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,263 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,263 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,088 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Limited life (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,323 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,312 miles

Exhaust deteriating

Left hand headlight reflector poor

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,988 miles

Fuel filler flap missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler flap missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,850 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 458,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,206 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,229 miles

o/s front gaitor leaking grease

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,603 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,484 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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J44 SOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J44 SOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J44 SOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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