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V357 FHG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 FHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,354 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,763 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of the trailing arms (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill out side prescribed area wanted soon (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion with in 300 mm of the trailing arm wanted soon wanted soon (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head head with in 300mm of the brake servo wanted soon (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out side prescribed area wanted soon (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg out side prescribed area wanted soon (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak possibly the rocker gasket ()

engine bay covers obscuring the view of components

oil light taking a long time to go out

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,246 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,068 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r undersilss starting to rust

o/s/r chassis starting to rust

o/s/r tyre wall has slight cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 53,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r undersilss starting to rust

o/s/r chassis starting to rust

o/s/r tyre wall has slight cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s side repeater slightly dim.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers soft.

rear upper spring mounts corroding.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s side repeater slightly dim.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers soft.

rear upper spring mounts corroding.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,695 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s mirror unit slightly insecure.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s mirror unit slightly insecure.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,533 miles

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

n/s hanbdrake cable corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,533 miles

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

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

n/s hanbdrake cable corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,126 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 33,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 29,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,349 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

rust starting in both inner sills

some test items not visible

Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,349 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

rust starting in both inner sills

some test items not visible

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cross member starting to get rusty

n/s front wiper arm pivot worn, replace A.S.A.P.

o/s of front bulkhead getting rusty

replace rear number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,602 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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V357 FHG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 V357 FHG, 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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V357 FHG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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