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V283 GJU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,739 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle slight corroded

Rear seat not fitting at time of test

Pass 26 May 2023 107,739 miles

Rear NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Fail 18 May 2023 107,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking FILLER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,739 miles

Front Slight corrosion to bulkhead in area of steering rack mount

Front Slight noise and roughness in steering rack

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 26 May 2022 107,749 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to keep vehicle engine at required rpm for test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/ out rigger holed due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Slight corrosion to bulkhead in area of steering rack mount

Front Slight noise and roughness in steering rack

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,507 miles

Front both front sun visors deteriorated but stay in the upright position

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Several areas of surface rust noted on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both front sun visors deteriorated but stay in the upright position

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Several areas of surface rust noted on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 65,115 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 63,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,125 miles

Nearside front tyre reads 2.4 mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Nearside front tyre reads 2.4 mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,731 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,679 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,137 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,052 miles

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,677 miles

both rear suspension springs corroding

n/s/f wheel arch trim is missing

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear suspension springs corroding

n/s/f wheel arch trim is missing

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

rise and fall performance of rear brakes is just acceptable

Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,980 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,152 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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V283 GJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V283 GJU, 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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V283 GJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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