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V493 NEC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 NEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,535 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis covered in under seal restricting inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,535 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (3.5 (a))

chassis covered in under seal restricting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,358 miles

underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,173 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in front top mounts

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,673 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 31,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r spring mount croded

o/s/r spring mount croded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 31,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,468 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,449 miles

General underbody corrosion present although not excessive

Fail 4 Jul 2012 29,449 miles

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

General underbody corrosion present although not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,258 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 21,258 miles

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

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 NEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V493 NEC, 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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V493 NEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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