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V491 GCC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,840 mi
Last recorded55,840 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,994 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back inner sill to inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sill corroded but double skinned (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare wheel flat

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear valance and spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024

Emissions unable to be completed Fanbelt not fitted on test, emission not carried out due to cause off engine to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under driver seat, floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan belt not fitted for test, fan belt tensioner pulley broken, bottom pully loud when engine running

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back inner sill and inner wheel arch corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Valance and spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare wheel flat

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,603 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 53,062 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 53,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lamp damage (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,509 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,171 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,169 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,929 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 10 Mar 2015 51,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,165 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 9 Mar 2012 46,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,185 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,012 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,624 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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V491 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V491 GCC, 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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V491 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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