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V162 GWE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 GWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 127,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r road wheel position slightly offline camber angle

Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 116,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 111,041 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 111,041 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,421 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 107,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,137 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 95,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 83,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,314 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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V162 GWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V162 GWE, 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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V162 GWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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