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V897 KAN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,316 miles

engine light on

Fail 9 Mar 2013 78,316 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,612 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,069 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn low at inner treads, needs tracking

engine management light on

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/rear tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low at inner treads, needs tracking

engine management light on

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/ door mirror is cracked

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r/ & n/s/r/ tyres are cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,614 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 KAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V897 KAN, 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 KAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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