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V161 MWT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,094 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,005 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front jacking points corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on the underside of body in various places but not within any prescribed areas

jacking points corroded but not within any precribed areas

Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,742 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on the underside of body in various places but not within any prescribed areas

jacking points corroded but not within any precribed areas

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,311 miles

In addition to failures,underside of vehicle and o/s inner arch has excessive corrosion but not within prescribed areas.or affecting suspension or steering.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

In addition to failures,underside of vehicle and o/s inner arch has excessive corrosion but not within prescribed areas.or affecting suspension or steering.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,189 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corosion on offside inner and outer sills

Fail 19 Jan 2012 63,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corosion on offside inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,794 miles

surface cracked on side walls & inside treads of both rear tyres o/s/r inner & outer sill corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

surface cracked on side walls & inside treads of both rear tyres o/s/r inner & outer sill corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,874 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,786 miles

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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 MWT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V161 MWT, 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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V161 MWT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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