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V257 GWC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 GWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,253 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,256 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,013 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre- non repairable

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,415 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 31,294 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,790 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 18,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,397 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 17,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,550 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 12,550 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,301 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 11,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre side wall has slight damage

small scratches on front screen

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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V257 GWC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V257 GWC, 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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V257 GWC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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