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V589 MMX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 MMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,781 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 77,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,233 miles

n/s handbrake cable starting to fray

n/s steering feels notchy suspect top mount

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,184 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s handbrake cable starting to fray

n/s steering feels notchy suspect top mount

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,893 miles

rear exhaust box starting to rust

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Feb 2010 62,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box starting to rust

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,391 miles

both handbrake cables starting to rust

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear badly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear badly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,742 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,742 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 39,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V589 MMX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V589 MMX, 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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V589 MMX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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