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V246 GEF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,649 mi
Last recorded75,649 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,649 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,984 miles

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

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,050 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,442 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 38,442 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,038 miles

several suspension components rusty, but servicable. corrosion on ferrules of all flexible brake pipes but servicable

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,065 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 33,051 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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V246 GEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V246 GEF, 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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V246 GEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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