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V281 ELT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 ELT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,881 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 48,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damadge to nearside front tyre outer wall

Damadge to offside front tyre outer wall

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in offside + nearside tyre outer walls

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,583 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt used with a child seat

rust around both rear road spring top mounts

Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,957 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,957 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall split

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,238 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall split

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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V281 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V281 ELT, 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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V281 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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