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V172 FRE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 FRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

general heavy surface corrosion to entire underside

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,202 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

general heavy surface corrosion to entire underside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,543 miles

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

Offside rear sill return starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion exhaust system/slight leak

corrosion front floor area

corrosion front lower cross member

corrosion inner sills

corrosion rear coil spring mounting areas

drivers sun visor faulty

front brake discs poor condition

previous welding repair to offside rear coil spring mounting area

slight play/roughness when both rear wheels rotated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,623 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,939 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,322 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 77,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Front cross member corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

O/s front tyre slighytly deteriorated

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

Scratch on windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Front cross member corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

O/s front tyre slighytly deteriorated

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

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 68,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,784 miles

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

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

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

tracking needed due to tyre wear.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 52,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 47,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 47,884 miles

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

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

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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V172 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V172 FRE, 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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V172 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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