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V253 OEV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,207 mi
Last recorded27,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 27,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,018 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,549 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,542 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,355 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,244 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,083 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 24,148 miles

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

front tyres smearing screen

minor ex leak from front to middle join

nsf tyre perishing and wearing on outter edge

slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,800 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 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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