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V485 GVM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,885 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre is deflated.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,380 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade is excessively torn.

Spare tyre is deflated.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,245 miles

Advice both front tyres starting to wear on the outter due to tracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advice both front tyres starting to wear on the outter due to tracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,082 miles

Advice engine management light is on

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passanger door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,095 miles

damage to n/s door mirror

damage to rear number plate

engine very noisey

small play to n/s rear wheel bearing

travel at hand brake

Fail 21 Feb 2007 54,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to n/s door mirror

damage to rear number plate

engine very noisey

front brake discs showing signs of corossion

small movement to n/s and o/s front top strut mountings

small play to n/s rear wheel bearing

travel at hand brake

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 45,382 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V485 GVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 V485 GVM, 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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V485 GVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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