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V189 UOB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 UOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer drive shaft joint boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 59,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer drive shaft joint boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 52,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3 mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 44,440 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed badly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed badly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3 mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 35,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,993 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,734 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,999 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked

Silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,175 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,682 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable corroding

slight play @ rear hubs

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 27,637 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,377 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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V189 UOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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