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V278 GCC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,305 mi
Last recorded26,305 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 26,305 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,665 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 25,665 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 25,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 24,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,492 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 178,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 19,874 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 17,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,704 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,216 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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V278 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V278 GCC, 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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V278 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V278 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GCC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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