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V272 FAJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,624 mi
Last recorded107,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 95,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FUEL TANK CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN

Oil leak

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,180 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,484 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 48,484 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V272 FAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V272 FAJ, 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 V272 FAJ registered?

V272 FAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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