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V496 HVS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 HVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 87,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,034 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 79,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,971 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,078 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,917 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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V496 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V496 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 V496 HVS registered?

V496 HVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V496 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 HVS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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