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V646 DTV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

marks in windscreen

n/s/f cv gaitor inner clip slightly loose

o/s mirror repaired with tape and slightly loose

o/s/ steering rack gaitor slightly loose

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/r 1/4 panel badly damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 70,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

marks in windscreen

n/s/f cv gaitor inner clip slightly loose

o/s mirror repaired with tape and slightly loose

o/s/ steering rack gaitor slightly loose

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/r 1/4 panel badly damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,738 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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V646 DTV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V646 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.

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V646 DTV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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