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V273 AFE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 AFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 121,610 miles

eml illuminating on dash

extensive suface corrosion to under side of vehicle

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 May 2014 121,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml illuminating on dash

extensive suface corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s headlamp wont adjust any lower

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jan 2013 115,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 115,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch is broken

ehaust has slight leaks at centre pipe joints

front and rear suspension is corroding

nearside front tyre is on 0to3mm tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 11,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,670 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 107,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

rear reg. plate damaged,, some corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 102,877 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 77,154 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre inner edge uneven wear.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 77,154 miles

O/S/R Tyre inner edge uneven wear.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 63,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 52,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V273 AFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V273 AFE, 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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V273 AFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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