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V543 EGT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 EGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,558 miles

N/s mirror loose.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

[Loose] n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

[Loose] n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,518 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,260 miles

N/S/R tail lamp lens broken at bottom.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/R tail lamp lens broken at bottom.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,959 miles

N/S/R. lamp lens broken at bottom.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,019 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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V543 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V543 EGT, 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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V543 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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