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V179 HCF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 HCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,775 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has product on but does not restrict drivers view

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has product on but does not restrict drivers view

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion at n/s and o/s rear spring top mounts

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion at n/s and o/s rear spring top mounts

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front hub, c,v joint area greasy

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside c,v joint greasy

offside rear tyre perished

rear spring cups area corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,731 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,278 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 46,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 42,642 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V179 HCF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 V179 HCF, 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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V179 HCF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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