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V743 KBA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,791 mi
Last recorded79,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 KBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 19 May 2017 79,751 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 71,846 miles

all coil springs corroded

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

ns and os front lower arms corroded

ns and os front tyres wearing on outer edge

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

ns and osfront tie bar mountings corroded

nsr tyre cracking on main tread

osr brake noisey when applied

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,835 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized rear (3.6.E.3)

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)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns (1.8.A.1b)

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

all coil springs corroded

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

ns and os front lower arms corroded

ns and os front tyres wearing on outer edge

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

ns and osfront tie bar mountings corroded

nsr tyre cracking on main tread

osr brake noisey when applied

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,567 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,500 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,088 miles

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

n/s front tyre scrubbing outboard.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 58,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,187 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,859 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 49,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,303 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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V743 KBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V743 KBA, 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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V743 KBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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