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V552 GTN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 GTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,549 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

holes in boot floor

oil leake

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,543 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

holes in boot floor

offside headlight glass brocken

oil leake

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,658 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 74,217 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 74,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 68,086 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2007 62,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,657 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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V552 GTN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V552 GTN, 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 V552 GTN registered?

V552 GTN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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