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V122 GUX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 GUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 78,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine running on three cylinders

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,298 miles

corrosion starting nearside rear spring top

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,297 miles

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

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

corrosion starting nearside rear spring top

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2011 74,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 25 May 2011 74,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 66,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,554 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,554 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V122 GUX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V122 GUX, 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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V122 GUX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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