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V359 OBT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,098 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,824 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,788 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,788 miles

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

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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V359 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V359 OBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V359 OBT registered?

V359 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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