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V501 GCC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,170 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 78,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,650 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,928 miles

all tyres perished

center exhaust joint leaking slightly

front tyres worn low nearside to legal limits

rear exhaust mounting perished

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Aug 2011 51,924 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

center exhaust joint leaking slightly

front tyres worn low, nearside to limit

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,990 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 43,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,120 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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V501 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V501 GCC, 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 V501 GCC registered?

V501 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V501 GCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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