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V257 MUY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,520 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 102,520 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake slight squeel

oil level low

Fail 16 Jul 2011 73,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,779 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front cv showing grease no holes/splits found

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front cv showing grease no holes/splits found

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,392 miles

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

o/s/f cv inner securing clip adrift

Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f cv inner securing clip adrift

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,747 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,626 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 MUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MUY, 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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What year was V257 MUY registered?

V257 MUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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