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V545 ERC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,761 mi
Last recorded145,761 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 ERC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 145,761 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 142,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2012 142,004 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,379 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 3 Feb 2011 133,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

extensive corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 130,362 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 123,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 123,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 112,178 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,262 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 105,262 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 97,722 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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V545 ERC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V545 ERC, 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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V545 ERC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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