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V488 FPN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,112 mi
Last recorded58,112 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2020 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,705 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 20,705 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut to cords. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,546 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 10,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlight adjuster is on one aim is correct.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,646 miles

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

fuel filter is corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,251 miles

battery insecure

front tyre pressures low to excess

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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V488 FPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V488 FPN, 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 V488 FPN registered?

V488 FPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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