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V173 FRE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,863 mi
Last recorded95,863 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 FRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,863 miles

many areas of borderline corrosion,slight b;ow from exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 93,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 90,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,607 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 57,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 50,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,327 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,327 miles

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

Offside 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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V173 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V173 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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What year was V173 FRE registered?

V173 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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