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VIW 1430

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 1430
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper arms worn

rear seat belt catch cover missing

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,763 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper arms worn

rear seat belt catch cover missing

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,254 miles

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

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

centre rear lap belt covers missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,516 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tested in wet

Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,516 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tested in wet

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,395 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt cover damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear centre seat belt cover damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,441 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chip offside headlamp

Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,561 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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VIW 1430 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VIW 1430, 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 VIW 1430 registered?

VIW 1430 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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