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V897 GYA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door check strap broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 51,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door check strap broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,624 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 50,801 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,510 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 47,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,334 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 42,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,944 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,509 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,509 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 37,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,251 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 30,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 27,402 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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V897 GYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V897 GYA, 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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V897 GYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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