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V879 MWT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 MWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,671 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,671 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,604 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 45,597 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,555 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front and both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,306 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 32,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V879 MWT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V879 MWT, 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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V879 MWT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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