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V603 ERC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 ERC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 72,258 miles

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

small chips to front windscreen.

suspect coolant leak at & or around o/side radiator.

Fail 19 May 2011 72,193 miles

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

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

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

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

small chips to front windscreen.

suspect coolant leak at & or around o/side radiator.

Pass 17 May 2010 60,840 miles

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 14 May 2010 60,840 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,810 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,335 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 33,433 miles

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

Front 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V603 ERC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V603 ERC, 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 V603 ERC registered?

V603 ERC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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