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V509 ELT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 ELT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,181 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

both side outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,040 miles

all tyres perished (o/s/r borderline pass)

exhaust blows

o/s/r wheel bearing noise (borderline pass)

play in front suspension mounts

under body surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all tyres perished (o/s/r borderline pass)

exhaust blows

o/s/r wheel bearing noise (borderline pass)

play in front suspension mounts

under body surface rust

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,711 miles

front tyres perished & worn on edges

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r shock damp

rear tyres perished o/s/r (borderline pass)as cut to tread as well

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished & worn on edges

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r shock damp

rear tyres perished o/s/r (borderline pass)as cut to tread as well

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,218 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear

front tyres worn on edges & rear tyres perished

head lights just with in limits (low)

under body surface rust & wet due to weather

Fail 9 Mar 2013 59,217 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear

front tyres worn on edges & rear tyres perished

head lights just with in limits (low)

under body surface rust & wet due to weather

Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,262 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,262 miles

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

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,518 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f outer c/v boot starting to leak

rear shocks wet

rear tyres perished & cut to tread on o/s/r

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,518 miles

o/s/f outer c/v boot starting to leak

rear shocks wet

rear tyres perished & cut to tread on o/s/r

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,021 miles

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

o/s/r tyre damage to tread

Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre damage to tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,829 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,457 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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V509 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V509 ELT, 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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V509 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V509 ELT shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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