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V517 OBT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,537 miles

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

engine noisey - reqs investigation

various areas of corrosion, particularly around rear spring mounting points, not yet excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine noisey - reqs investigation

items removed from driver's view

various areas of corrosion, particularly around rear spring mounting points, not yet excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 58,949 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated/cracked

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,965 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated/cracked

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,871 miles

Front (both) Wiper Blade

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Slight Cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,795 miles

slight discolouration to rear no. plate

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,976 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,557 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,323 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,701 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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V517 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V517 OBT, 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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V517 OBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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