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V579 EGT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,134 mi
Last recorded34,134 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 EGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside front tyre tread perished

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre tread perished

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,976 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box has pin holes and in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,728 miles

rear exhaust box has a small in it

Fail 12 Feb 2010 26,728 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box has a small in it

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 22,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,986 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,939 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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V579 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V579 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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V579 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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