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V151 GNU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,836 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,316 miles

Advise. slight roughness o/s/r w/brg.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,316 miles

Advise. slight roughness o/s/r w/brg.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 36,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 30,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 24,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 21,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V151 GNU 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 52.6%.

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 V151 GNU, 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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V151 GNU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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