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V531 DPC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor slightly defective

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower axle beam corroded

Rear Lower underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor slightly defective

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower axle beam corroded

Rear Lower underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 92,539 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 88,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,478 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion forming to rear iner seals

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,147 miles

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

osr shock absorber damp

slight corrsion nsr spring mount

Fail 8 Jan 2008 45,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osr shock absorber damp

slight corrsion nsr spring mount

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,133 miles

see advice sheet no.540208607040, issued 08/01/2007 (item 005 rectified)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 40,133 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads seem low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,495 miles

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

front brake pads seem low

front tie bar mounts corrroding

signs of grease weeping from both outer cv boots

slight corrosion around o/s/rear spring mount

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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V531 DPC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V531 DPC, 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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V531 DPC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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