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V496 MWU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 MWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,197 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside body damage

Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside body damage

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,668 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,668 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,537 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,321 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 34,321 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,128 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,102 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,230 miles

n/s/f tyre void of tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,944 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 23,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,182 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 18,318 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 MWU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

V496 MWU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V496 MWU safe to buy?

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