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V355 FCH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 FCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,256 miles

Co emissions at limit

Engine timing chain worn

Rear o/side shocker slight leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,701 miles

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,511 miles

corrosion around both rear top spring mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion around both rear top spring mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

high handbrake travel

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,727 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 31,715 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,191 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,164 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,148 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables corroded rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,393 miles

Engine noisy (water pump?)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,393 miles

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

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

Engine noisy (water pump?)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 10,024 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE NOT CLEARING SCREEN

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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V355 FCH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V355 FCH, 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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V355 FCH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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