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V426 FWH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,586 mi
Last recorded110,586 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,586 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front outriggers marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 102,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 102,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,224 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,913 miles

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

both sides rear tyres outer side wall-perish

Fail 13 Oct 2012 81,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear tyres outer side wall-perish

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,851 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,189 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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V426 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V426 FWH, 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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V426 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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