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V979 KBV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,629 mi
Last recorded47,629 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 KBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,629 miles

exhaust silencer sealed with paste

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,004 miles

Offside Rear tyre has spilt but not enough to reach cords

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,635 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,751 miles

offside rear has cracks in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear has cracks in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil switch leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,319 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,714 miles

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,714 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre surface cracks in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,210 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,719 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V979 KBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V979 KBV, 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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V979 KBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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