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V109 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,652 miles

Front both shock absorbers weak

Offside wiper arm worn

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nsides (2.7.3)

both wiper blades starting to split

coolant level was low

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,652 miles

Front both shock absorbers weak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper arm worn

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nsides (2.7.3)

both wiper blades starting to split

coolant level was low

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2014 87,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,031 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded adjacent to both rear spring seats

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded adjacent to both rear spring seats

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,237 miles

L.H.stop light intensity could be improved

front no plate deteriated

Fail 10 Feb 2012 81,237 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

L.H.stop light intensity could be improved

front no plate deteriated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,932 miles

Both rear chassis corroded adajcent to spring seat.

Deterioation front no. plate.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play both front strut tops.

Slight play top of steering column.

n/s stoplight dimmer than o/s.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,932 miles

n/s stoplight dimmer than o/s.

Both rear chassis corroded adajcent to spring seat.

Deterioation front no. plate.

Slight play both front strut tops.

Slight play top of steering column.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front No. plate poor

slight damage windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2010 75,494 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front No. plate poor

slight damage windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,887 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 45,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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V109 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V109 MGS, 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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V109 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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