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V174 MCV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 MCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,912 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired siezed (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre low

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,413 miles

front cross member corroded

handbrake cable frayed (across rear axle)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross member corroded

handbrake cable frayed (across rear axle)

reverse light not working

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,242 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front lower crossmember corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,242 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front lower crossmember corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,793 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,793 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 55,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,983 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2010 49,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2009 48,457 miles

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

both number plates damaged slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,457 miles

both number plates damaged slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2009 48,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,212 miles

Back of drivers seat has movement/wear in mechanism

Front numberplate cracked but still easily read

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades deteriorated

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished and has a nail

Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Back of drivers seat has movement/wear in mechanism

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades deteriorated

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished and has a nail

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,414 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 41,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V174 MCV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 V174 MCV, 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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V174 MCV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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