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V257 KBK

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,524 mi
Last recorded105,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 KBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,524 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,524 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,099 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,082 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 102,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,531 miles

both rear tyres getting poor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,598 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,144 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,858 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,331 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 63,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,244 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 KBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V257 KBK, 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 KBK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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