MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both rear closing panel areas slightly corroded
both rear spring mounting areas slightly corroded
front lower wing showing signs of corrosion
front panel slightly corroded
offside rear light lens repaired by tape
offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly
oil leak
spare wheel well slightly corroded
various metal brake pipes have been greased
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both rear closing panel areas slightly corroded
both rear spring mounting areas slightly corroded
front lower wing showing signs of corrosion
front panel slightly corroded
offside rear light lens repaired by tape
offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly
oil leak
spare wheel well slightly corroded
various metal brake pipes have been greased
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Coolant leak
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V498 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V498 PCA, 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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V498 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2000.
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