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V901 GAO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,389 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 74,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,186 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,384 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 64,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,056 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,551 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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V901 GAO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 V901 GAO, 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

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What year was V901 GAO registered?

V901 GAO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V901 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 GAO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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