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V168 OBT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,866 miles

Nearside Inner 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,626 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 42,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,234 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,246 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,002 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,916 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V168 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V168 OBT, 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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V168 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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