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V279 LKG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 LKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,575 miles

corrosion fron ends of chassis box sections

corrosion front crossmember

heavey corrosion above both rear suspension coil springs

heavey corrosion on rear axle beam

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

n/s/r wheel leaning in at top

Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion fron ends of chassis box sections

corrosion front crossmember

heavey corrosion above both rear suspension coil springs

heavey corrosion on rear axle beam

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

n/s/r wheel leaning in at top

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,125 miles

corrosion above rear coil springs

corrosion rear axle / crossmember

corrosion rear inner sills

o/s/f and n/s/f crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion above rear coil springs

corrosion rear axle / crossmember

corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,987 miles

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

hand brake sticking in guides

some corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,987 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

hand brake sticking in guides

some corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2012 73,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,605 miles

boot floor area corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,517 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,547 miles

eml on

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,690 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,690 miles

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

o/s/f outer cv gaitor loose on housing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 17,297 miles

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

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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V279 LKG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V279 LKG, 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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V279 LKG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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