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V302 YFU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 YFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing with age

Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion complete underside weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 138,948 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill body area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion complete underside weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 132,754 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 132,754 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 126,960 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,647 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 120,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,594 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,455 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,787 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 95,787 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 84,076 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 84,076 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,437 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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V302 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V302 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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V302 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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