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V899 HVU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,951 mi
Last recorded72,951 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 HVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slightly worn

handbrake cable slightly frayed

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slightly worn

handbrake cable slightly frayed

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades req att

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,173 miles

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,171 miles

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)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,800 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,266 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2012 57,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,698 miles

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,202 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,327 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 Feb 2008 48,327 miles

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,725 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre cut in tread an worn on both edges

Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,401 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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V899 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V899 HVU, 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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V899 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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