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V690 FJA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 FJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

suspension components corroded front arms,shockers,subframe

Fail 9 Feb 2026 41,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor underneath (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 40,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear revering lights not working

complete underside of the car is showing corrosion and rush in all areas and this car as only just met the mot criteria

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,261 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARECORRODED

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING CORROSION AND RUST IN ALL AREAS AND THIS CAR AS ONLY JUST MET THE MOT CRITERIA DUE TO CORROSION.

FRONT SHOCKABROBERS ARE BADLY CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,993 miles

BRAKE HOSES ARE CORRODED AT FERRELS

CORROSION VISIBLE IN SEVERAL AREAS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADED

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,910 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE CORRODED AT THE METAL UNIONS/FERRELS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADED

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION IN ALL AREAS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,568 miles

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,700 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing on sidewalls due to age of tyre

headlight/main beam switch as a slight fault on it

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,032 miles

both inner rear sills are weak from corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,325 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,447 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,602 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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V690 FJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V690 FJA, 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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V690 FJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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