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V470 FGP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central sleeve joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded through at the axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has advanced corrosion at the axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 89,315 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below min

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail up mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill/wheel arch on limit

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail up mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside heavy corrosion to inner sill/wheel arch

air pipe split

heavy corrosion to both floor pans

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail up mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill/wheel arch on limit

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail up mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside heavy corrosion to inner sill/wheel arch

air pipe split

heavy corrosion to both floor pans

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to both underbody floor sills

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,887 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished and worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges and near legal limit

signs of corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,395 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,764 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 27 Jan 2012 53,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,674 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,674 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Headlamp securing clip damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,038 miles

Front CV Joint(s) worn/noisey

O/S/F A Pillar fractured by check strap mounting

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,486 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 41,715 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,180 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 31,180 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V470 FGP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V470 FGP, 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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V470 FGP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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