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V709 KWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 KWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 97,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,838 miles

Drivers door inner top frame very split....

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

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

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

nearside front 'dayton' tyre is very perished....

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing....

small split nearside 'B' post area....

Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drivers door inner top frame very split....

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

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

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing....

small split nearside 'B' post area....

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,431 miles

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

Small split nearside (B) post

Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,427 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Small split nearside 'b' post....

note; offside front 'runway' tyre worn shoulders....

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front brake pads look to be worn low

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

signs of corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,290 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 24,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V709 KWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V709 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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V709 KWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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