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V239 FWE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 FWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 167,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 157,456 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 157,456 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 149,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 149,254 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 138,505 miles

battery not mounted

oil sump very corroded and starting to leak oil

Fail 7 Nov 2008 138,501 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,617 miles

altinator not charging

oil sump panel corroded and leaking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 108,064 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 108,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V239 FWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V239 FWE, 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 V239 FWE registered?

V239 FWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V239 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V239 FWE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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