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V42 FDX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,547 mi
Last recorded46,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 46,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 46,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,427 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill backing panels (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 40,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill backing panels (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated banjo fitting slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to sill backing panels and rear coil spring mounting areas but not yet to excess

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,780 miles

o/s/front brake hose metal banjo fitting corroded but not seriously

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,048 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 30,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 28,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,060 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 27,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 23,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 21,205 miles

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

rear no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,205 miles

rear no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,800 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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V42 FDX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V42 FDX, 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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What year was V42 FDX registered?

V42 FDX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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