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V253 ETO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,802 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion near rear spring plates

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion near rear spring plates

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 44,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,871 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,367 miles

Both Rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,103 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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V253 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V253 ETO, 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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V253 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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