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V509 SEV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,971 mi
Last recorded89,971 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 SEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,508 miles

steering has slight play in front rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,505 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear chassis at spring tops

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,505 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear chassis at spring tops

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on the edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scratches on the windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,608 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scratches on the windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,752 miles

damp patch around steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damp patch around steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,743 miles

Noise from both rear brakes

Slight damp patch around offside front outer CV boot.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,189 miles

Grease seepage from offside outer driveshaft CV boot.

Slight movement in nearside wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,238 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 SEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V509 SEV, 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 SEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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