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V257 HRY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 HRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,711 miles

n/s/f tyre got nail in it

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre got nail in it

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,103 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and worn on inner edge

Rear inner sills and rear chassis rails corroding

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,103 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and worn on inner edge

Rear inner sills and rear chassis rails corroding

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,406 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play N/S/F Bottom ball joint

Slight play o/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 13 Jun 2015 82,406 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play N/S/F Bottom ball joint

Slight play o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 61,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside hedlight brokon

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust hangers perished

Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust hangers perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,673 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,623 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,690 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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V257 HRY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HRY, 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 HRY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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