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V496 MTM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 MTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,405 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around complete outer circumference to cord. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cracks around o/s/f tyre side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

cracks around o/s/f tyre side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,719 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)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,322 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,681 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,374 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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V496 MTM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V496 MTM, 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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V496 MTM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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