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V742 MBH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 MBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,489 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACK (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,489 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACK (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,277 miles

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE VEHICLE

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged SIDE MIRROR ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165.70.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,277 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE VEHICLE

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged SIDE MIRROR ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165.70.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DAMAGE/ DENT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACK (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 73,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working O/S & N/S (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DAMAGE/ DENT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACK (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,095 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,079 miles

Nearside front lower sill damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

offside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,667 miles

Areas of corrosion around vehicle, front x member corners, rear chassis etc.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,116 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,365 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,356 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,860 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,396 miles

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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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V742 MBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V742 MBH, 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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V742 MBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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