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V529 GBL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 GBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,101 miles

N/s and O/s front chassis outriggers corroded but not considered structural

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,097 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red x2 (1.3.2e)

N/s and O/s front chassis outriggers corroded but not considered structural

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,438 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,431 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,565 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 53,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly split inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 37,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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V529 GBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V529 GBL, 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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V529 GBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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