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V550 LWX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,997 mi
Last recorded86,997 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 LWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,997 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 73,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,127 miles

o/s/f wiper arm pin badly worn

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wiper arm pin badly worn

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,152 miles

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

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

offside wiper arm slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,152 miles

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

offside wiper arm slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,912 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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V550 LWX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V550 LWX, 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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What year was V550 LWX registered?

V550 LWX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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