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V696 FGJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 FGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,199 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion front chassis corroding (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear body panel corroding(under rear bumper)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (spare wheel) (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front chassis corroding (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear body panel corroding(under rear bumper)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,774 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 76,769 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sill corroding!

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sill corroding!

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,907 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroding!

offside front jacking point corroded!

Fail 10 Nov 2011 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner sills corroding!

offside front jacking point corroded!

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,391 miles

corrosion present 1)n/s and o/s front cross member 2)n/s and o/s inner sills 3)n/s and o/s rear spring mounts 4)n/s and o/s front lowwer arm mounts

light scratches over windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,537 miles

corrosion present around n/s and o.s rear spring mounts

corrosion present front cross member

corrosion present in n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

corrosion present 1)around both rear spring mounts,2)o/s/f cross member,3)both rear inner sills.

light scratches over windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,802 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

corrosion present 1)around both rear spring mounts,2)o/s/f cross member,3)both rear inner sills.

light scratches over windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,363 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion present around both rear spring mounts

Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,363 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion present around both rear spring mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,125 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,005 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,005 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V696 FGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V696 FGJ, 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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V696 FGJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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