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V496 LWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt webbing slow to retract

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt webbing slow to retract

Pass 7 May 2014 76,720 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,687 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,223 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,979 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,689 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,111 miles

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

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 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V496 LWY registered?

V496 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V496 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 LWY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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