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MSU 589

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,710 mi
Last recorded57,710 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 589
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 57,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 55,198 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 55,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,187 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 53,184 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Check-strap worn/noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Strong Advise: Partial failure of washer jet and poor delivery

Offside Check strap heavily worn/noisy

Slight play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Fail 9 Sep 2021 46,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Strong Advise: Partial failure of washer jet and poor delivery

Offside Check strap heavily worn/noisy

Slight play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 37,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,796 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,172 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,343 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 36,343 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,691 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,275 miles

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,744 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,333 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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MSU 589 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MSU 589, 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 MSU 589 registered?

MSU 589 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is MSU 589 safe to buy?

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