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V255 FFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 FFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,877 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,877 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,669 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 66,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,015 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,978 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,976 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 43,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V255 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V255 FFA, 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 V255 FFA registered?

V255 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V255 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 FFA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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