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V117 FNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,141 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 93,141 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,593 miles

emissions took a while to come into spec

un derside showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,028 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,486 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dip stick insecure

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,934 miles

dip stick insecure

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox/engine mounting is burst and bolts missing/loose. SHOULD NOT DRIVE

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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V117 FNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V117 FNS, 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 V117 FNS registered?

V117 FNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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