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V247 YFU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 YFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear filler hose to tank perished/cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2023 50,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear filler hose to tank perished/cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 47,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at joint of front and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 38,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,247 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 37,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 33,627 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 30 Jun 2014 31,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,006 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 23,986 miles

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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V247 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V247 YFU, 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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V247 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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