MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to rear axle
Corrosion to both rear chassis, both rear inner sills
N/s/f tyre worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded centre part of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s/f tyre worn
Corrosion to both rear chassis, both rear inner sills
Corrosion to o/s/r top spring seat & o/s/r chassis
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Corrosion to o/s/r top spring seat & o/s/r chassis
very slight play in offside track rod end balljoint
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
very slight play in offside track rod end balljoint
Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V179 MCV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 V179 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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V179 MCV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2000.
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