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V43 OAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play moderate play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres deteriorated

battery loose

engine management lamp on

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play moderate play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres deteriorated

battery loose

engine management lamp on

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,947 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,615 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,083 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,062 miles

both rear tyres walls weak; off side front c.v. gaiter clip loose.

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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V43 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V43 OAB, 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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V43 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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