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V901 GTE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,556 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

indicator tell tale audible only

Fail 25 Jan 2018 94,094 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Rear coil spring mounting areas slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Rear coil spring mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,031 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,451 miles

o/s/f coil spring broken at bottom but is scure in shock

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,910 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,563 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,665 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 34,892 miles

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

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 GTE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GTE, 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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V901 GTE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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