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V523 OEW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,580 mi
Last recorded69,580 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,580 miles

Hole in rear valence non-structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

underside under sealed

Fail 25 Jan 2019 69,529 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring upper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rubber pipe between fuel filler neck and fuel tank is slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,921 miles

Front chassis - cross - member corroded

n/s and o/s front lower arm assy corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,921 miles

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

Front chassis - cross - member corroded

n/s and o/s front lower arm assy corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,454 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested Excess exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,241 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise exhaust front pipe to mid joint in poor condition/corroded

advise exhaust rear box rubbing/knocking

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise exhaust front pipe to mid joint in poor condition/corroded

advise exhaust rear box rubbing/knocking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,901 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both rear tyres badly perished 165/65r14t

advise handbrake cables corroding around quadrants

advise o/s/f brake hose furell starting to corrode

advise various engine and transmission oil leaks

advise various suspension arms/hubs and rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have small splits in tread

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have small splits in tread

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,570 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 51,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,266 miles

rear reg number plate backing coming unstuck

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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V523 OEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V523 OEW, 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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V523 OEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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