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L23 VXL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle was too low to fit in brake tester decelerometer was carried out

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,120 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under side of vehicle coated in under sealer

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,195 miles

Both rear tyres heavily split and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres heavily split and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished

under side heavily coated in under seal

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,794 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished

under side heavily coated in under seal

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,751 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,181 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 78,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

eng/coolant level low

Pass 4 May 2010 67,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,243 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,270 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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L23 VXL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L23 VXL, 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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What year was L23 VXL registered?

L23 VXL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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