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V270 FFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 FFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,084 miles

corrosion to rear chassis rails

cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 99,084 miles

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)

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis rails

cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil leak

slight cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged - due to damaged wheel

slight cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear chassis starting to corrode slightly by coil springs

Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear chassis starting to corrode slightly by coil springs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 May 2010 83,435 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,817 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut & wearing on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre outer wall damaged & wearing on edges

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,465 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 May 2007 71,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,376 miles

handbrake cables corroded & slightly fraid.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 60,199 miles

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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V270 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V270 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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V270 FFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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