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V42 GPN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,220 miles

Front cross-member starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,839 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low and nearside front worn on edges

both rear upper chassis rail/spring seats corroded close to excessive

front pads wearing low

front reg plate slightly deteriarated

offside front tyre valve slightly damaged

offside of bulkhead slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2011 58,839 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low and nearside front worn on edges

both rear upper chassis rail/spring seats corroded close to excessive

front pads wearing low

front reg plate slightly deteriarated

offside front tyre valve slightly damaged

offside of bulkhead slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 26,563 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

number plates in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,706 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 21,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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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V42 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V42 GPN, 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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V42 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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