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V579 FRN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,452 mi
Last recorded51,452 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 FRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,452 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 51,321 miles

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,412 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,412 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level was low

o/s headlamp adjustment motor faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,257 miles

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

coolant level was low

o/s headlamp adjustment motor faulty

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,682 miles

slight greasde weapage from o/s cv boot inner clip

Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

slight greasde weapage from o/s cv boot inner clip

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,301 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing on side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,931 miles

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

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

minor grease weap from o/s c/v boot inner clip

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,493 miles

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

noise from o/s headlamp moter when set to zero

Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

noise from o/s headlamp moter when set to zero

perish cracks to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,486 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 18,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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V579 FRN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V579 FRN, 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 V579 FRN registered?

V579 FRN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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