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V183 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,052 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 88,519 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,573 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,775 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,764 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,054 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,554 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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V183 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V183 MGS, 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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V183 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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