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V408 YFC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 YFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,948 miles

advise slite corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2017 75,943 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slite corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,219 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 60,687 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,645 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,126 miles

Handbrake cables fraying

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

various slight corrosion, inner sills, chassislegs, spring mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,055 miles

offside and nearside parking brake readings low o/s80 n/s60

some corrosion to chassis at offside rear spring upper mounting

some corrosion to offside front flexi brake hose ferrule

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside parking brake readings low o/s80 n/s60

some corrosion to chassis at offside rear spring upper mounting

some corrosion to offside front flexi brake hose ferrule

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 52,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,752 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,947 miles

some deterioration exhaust tailbox (baffles loose)slight leak first joint

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,128 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,423 miles

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

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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V408 YFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V408 YFC, 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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V408 YFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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