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V166 LUY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,594 mi
Last recorded61,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

play in the steering rack

Pass 19 May 2018 41,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 23,701 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear exhaust poor condition and slight blow

Pass 10 May 2016 22,110 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 22,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 20,341 miles

slight corrosion on rear of sills

Fail 16 May 2015 20,341 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on rear of sills

Pass 10 May 2014 18,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer c.v boots weeping grease

front wipers worn

Fail 10 May 2014 18,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both outer c.v boots weeping grease

front wipers worn

Pass 18 May 2013 17,527 miles

front wiper blades are a little smeary

Pass 12 May 2012 16,454 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose swollen slightly

rear tyres heavily perished and tread splitting. require replacement ASAP

Fail 12 May 2012 16,454 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose swollen slightly

rear tyres heavily perished and tread splitting. require replacement ASAP

Fail 7 May 2011 15,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 15,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,024 miles

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate and will require replacing soon

Pass 23 May 2009 14,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 14,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate and will soon require replacing.

rear tyre treads are starting to perish.

Pass 23 May 2008 13,073 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

rear number plate fadding

Pass 21 May 2007 12,252 miles

Rear number plate sarting to fade

Pass 20 May 2006 11,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 11,677 miles

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

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

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 LUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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