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V493 HVS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,220 mi
Last recorded43,220 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 HVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,945 miles

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,945 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,503 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 37,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 35,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 27,572 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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V493 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V493 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.

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What year was V493 HVS registered?

V493 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V493 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 HVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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