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V378 FVJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,651 mi
Last recorded43,651 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,651 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 36,272 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 36,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 26,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 26,653 miles

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

all tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,271 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front suspension tie bar brackets and crossmember

spare tyre deflated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,877 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front suspension tie bar brackets

Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,528 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s o/s front suspension tie bar brackets

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 20,482 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 19,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,398 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 18,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,703 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 15,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,269 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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V378 FVJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V378 FVJ, 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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V378 FVJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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