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V788 ESA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 ESA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,011 miles

Centre rear seat belt casing damaged but not effecting function

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,951 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,583 miles

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

rear centre seat belt housing damaged not affecting operation

Fail 15 Nov 2011 60,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear centre seat belt housing damaged not affecting operation

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,940 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,453 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

steering wheel cover loose and slips round whilst driving

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,262 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from join between front/centre section

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,766 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,002 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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V788 ESA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V788 ESA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 ESA registered?

V788 ESA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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