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V503 YJO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,297 mi
Last recorded28,297 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 YJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 28,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,278 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,260 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,210 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,178 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 28,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 28,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,427 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,136 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 23,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate poor condition.eml stays on,os door moulding insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,747 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate poor condition.eml stays on,os door moulding insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2008 20,664 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,709 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 9,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside nearside front top susspension mountings

slight play in offside nearside rear wheel bearings †

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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V503 YJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V503 YJO, 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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V503 YJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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