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V97 GEY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,079 mi
Last recorded35,079 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 GEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,848 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,419 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer edges

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to perish and crack

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 32,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,416 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

middle exhaust section corroded and has rattle from box

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,056 miles

slight sideways play in steering column

Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight sideways play in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,134 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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V97 GEY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V97 GEY, 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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What year was V97 GEY registered?

V97 GEY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V97 GEY safe to buy?

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