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T40 PKW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

31,223 mi
Last recorded31,223 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 PKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 31,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 112,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 110,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 106,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,454 miles

subframe and arms are underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,454 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 100,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn with some degree of play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre silencer and rear silencer on exhaust system detoriated

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,231 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ exhaust flexi affecting lambda readings and major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn with some degree of play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre silencer and rear silencer on exhaust system detoriated

Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,523 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 76,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,927 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,369 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,609 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 13,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2011 13,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,804 miles

Front brake fluid low and small reserve travel

Rear brake fluid level low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,744 miles

front brake lever has long travel

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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T40 PKW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 T40 PKW, 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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T40 PKW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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