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V286 PCA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,957 mi
Last recorded57,957 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 PCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 56,449 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 54,856 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 53,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 52,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,660 miles

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Rear compensator valve (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 35,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 27 Jan 2015 35,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,059 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,212 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,292 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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V286 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V286 PCA, 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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V286 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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