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V679 KWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,821 mi
Last recorded111,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 KWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 111,821 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,492 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,187 miles

corrosion inner sills, front floor areas, rear coil spring mounting areas

engine oil leak

exhaust leak front to middle joint

nearside front tyre worn, worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn, bald inner edge

uneven service brake application between fronts

uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,163 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion inner sills, front floor areas, rear coil spring mounting areas

engine oil leak

exhaust leak front to middle joint

nearside front tyre worn, worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn, bald inner edge

oil warning light on

uneven service brake application between fronts

uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 68,326 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,368 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,210 miles

horn slightly muted

Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

horn slightly muted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,894 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,112 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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V679 KWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V679 KWY, 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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V679 KWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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