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V42 MBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,052 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 91,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both steering arms have slight play

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

some washer jets blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,510 miles

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 17 Jan 2011 37,810 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 37,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,454 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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V42 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V42 MBM, 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 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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