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W479 VTG

2000 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VTG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r inner wheel arch area corroded/holed

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,161 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2020 102,161 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

all suspension corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

number plates worn

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

all suspension corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

number plates worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 97,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,413 miles

Handbrake cables corroded and starting to fray

Underbody corroded

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

Wipers slightly smearing

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 92,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Underbody corroded

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

Wipers slightly smearing

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

wiperblades smearing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

wiperblades smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,791 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front headlamp broken but not insecure

Nearside front wing mirror loose

Nearside rear tyre perished and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished and deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,406 miles

Corrossion on front bonnet

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight corrossion to nearside front floor

Fail 13 Jul 2012 81,406 miles

Corrossion on front bonnet

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight corrossion to nearside front floor

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 78,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,294 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted on inside surface

Offside brake disc pitted on inside surface

Pass 15 Jul 2009
Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,314 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 42,773 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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W479 VTG is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W479 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W479 VTG is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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