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V49 MMB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 MMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,142 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN SIDE WALLS

Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,259 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,803 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,652 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,652 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,020 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 51,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,715 miles

O/S rear tyre sidewall cut.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S rear tyre sidewall cut.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,128 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,528 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,614 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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V49 MMB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V49 MMB, 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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V49 MMB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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