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V189 GPV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 GPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,089 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,658 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 92,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 88,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,110 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,110 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,539 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,524 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 67,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 60,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V189 GPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V189 GPV, 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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V189 GPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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