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V542 NAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,093 mi
Last recorded54,093 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 NAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 54,093 miles

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

bind on o/s r brake

o/s track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2016 54,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bind on o/s r brake

o/s track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 50,802 miles

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

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

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2013 48,240 miles

both outer cv gaiters deteriorating

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear brake pipe coupling corroding

rear exhaust mount missing

rear wiper blade split

suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2012 45,316 miles

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

Oil leak

slight blow on front pipe. front discs corroded.n/s/front tyre perrished

Fail 5 May 2012 45,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight blow on front pipe. front discs corroded.n/s/front tyre perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,292 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,967 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f ferrul on felxi pipes carroding

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,465 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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V542 NAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V542 NAB, 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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V542 NAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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