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V489 HVS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,092 mi
Last recorded67,092 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 HVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,092 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 64,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 64,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,811 miles

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

Rear petrol tank filler pipe perished

Pass 1 Apr 2023 59,502 miles

Rear tank filler pipe perished

Fail 31 Mar 2023 59,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tank filler pipe perished

Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,445 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 59,445 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,312 miles

Rear tank filler pipe perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,687 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,587 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 51,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,319 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,394 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking up

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,551 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,738 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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V489 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V489 HVS, 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 V489 HVS registered?

V489 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V489 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 HVS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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