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V297 KYG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,796 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded/previous repair

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,382 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside and offside outer sills previous repair

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,021 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,011 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,178 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,598 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,978 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,978 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,119 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge.Also close to limit.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2008 73,685 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 69,608 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,120 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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V297 KYG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V297 KYG, 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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V297 KYG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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