CarVerify

Free Car Check

V85 GBJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,198 mi
Last recorded74,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 GBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,198 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 70,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,657 miles

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,753 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,022 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,594 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 23,789 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V85 GBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V85 GBJ, 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

How do I check the history of V85 GBJ?

You can check the full history of V85 GBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V85 GBJ registered?

V85 GBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V85 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 GBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V85 GBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V85 GBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.