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V295 ELX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 102,432 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 102,432 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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,626 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,304 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 93,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,081 miles

accident damage n/s/front wing and bonnet

o/s/f wheelarch trim insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage n/s/front wing and bonnet

o/s/f wheelarch trim insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,778 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 60,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,475 miles

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

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)

bonnet damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 47,475 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

bonnet damaged

front pads getting low

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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V295 ELX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V295 ELX, 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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V295 ELX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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