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V161 EPW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 EPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011
Fail 8 Jun 2011

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,581 miles

FRONT COILS CORRODED. FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES FERRULE AND PIPE CORRODED.

PARK CABLE CORRODED/TRAVEL. REAR WIPER SPLIT. O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED.

SLIGHT DAMPNESS FUEL FILTER CONNECTOR.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,782 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 52,727 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,163 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,519 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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V161 EPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V161 EPW, 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 V161 EPW registered?

V161 EPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V161 EPW safe to buy?

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