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V679 FWH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 103,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

c.v boots poor

front discs poor

underside of car rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 90,829 miles

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

off side front arch slightly insecure

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front arch slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,469 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,467 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,058 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,249 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,327 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Advise:n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Advise:o/s/r tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,445 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,445 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,394 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 49,394 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to side wall of nearside rear tyre and worn to 2mm on edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,288 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,288 miles

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

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

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

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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V679 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V679 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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V679 FWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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