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V166 GUX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 GUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,797 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill close panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg and body panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,442 miles

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s rear chassis legs but not within prescribed areas

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,442 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s rear chassis legs but not within prescribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,056 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion starting around o/s and n/s rear spring mounts but not excessive at present

o/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 75,474 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion starting around o/s and n/s rear spring mounts but not excessive at present

o/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,945 miles

corrosion starting around o/s and n/s rear spring mounts but not excessive at present

o/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting around o/s and n/s rear spring mounts but not excessive at present

o/s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting around rear o/s and n/s spring mountong areas but not weakened at present

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,060 miles

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

cannot see front brake pads without dismantling

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,551 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,489 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on

oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2008 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,287 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 47,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,792 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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V166 GUX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V166 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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V166 GUX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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