MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
lowering springs fitted to car
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
lowering springs fitted to car
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to underside
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to underside
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside chassis corroded
suspension top bearings worn
wipers split at the ends
EMISSIONS HIGH AT IDLE
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OFFSIDE BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY
SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE OUTER DRIVESHAFT
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
SUSPECT DRIVESHAFT JOINT NOISY
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
SUSPECT DRIVESHAFT JOINT NOISY
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nail in both rear tyres and near side front tyre.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V243 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V243 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 V243 FRE registered?
V243 FRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.
Is V243 FRE safe to buy?
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