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V161 FVM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 FVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,507 miles

Head lamp beam pattern distorted slightly

Low vacum assistwnce from service brake

Fail 26 Oct 2016 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Head lamp beam pattern distorted slightly

Low vacum assistwnce from service brake

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,978 miles

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

oil leaK

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,908 miles

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

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

marks in rear number plate

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,905 miles

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

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

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

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

marks in rear number plate

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,729 miles

front suspention rusty

rust on o/s/front brake flex ferral

rust on rear inner sills

Fail 21 Sep 2013 29,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front suspention rusty

rattle in rear exhaust box

rust on o/s/front brake flex ferral

rust on rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 24,745 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 19,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres very perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres badly cracked not in excess of requirements

both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear tyrs slightly cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres badly cracked not in excess of requirements

both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear tyrs slightly cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 10,485 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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V161 FVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V161 FVM, 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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V161 FVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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