CarVerify

Free Car Check

V601 DTV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 22,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 21,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 20,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 20,230 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED 165/65/14

Pass 21 May 2019 19,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 18,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 18,075 miles

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Fail 11 May 2017 18,075 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Pass 24 May 2016 17,992 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,735 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to tyre wall but cord not exposed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to tyre wall but cord not exposed

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 17,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,756 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,952 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 15,952 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,161 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,161 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 12,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,946 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V601 DTV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V601 DTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V601 DTV?

You can check the full history of V601 DTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V601 DTV registered?

V601 DTV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V601 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 DTV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V601 DTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V601 DTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.