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V494 KYG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing far inner edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing far inner edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,146 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has circumferential cracks in the tread pattern area.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has circumferential cracks in the tread pattern area.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,449 miles

*near side front tyre worn on outer edge*

*small cracks on near side rear tyre walls*

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2008 38,449 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

*near side front tyre worn on outer edge*

*small cracks on near side rear tyre walls*

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 29,336 miles

*engine [man]light on*

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V494 KYG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V494 KYG, 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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V494 KYG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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