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V704 FTA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 FTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,181 miles

Spare tyre defective

front cross member corroding.

joint between centre/front exhausts minor leaks.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front cross member corroding.

joint between centre/front exhausts minor leaks.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 87,972 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in top steering colum bush.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,972 miles

Coolant leak

play in top steering colum bush.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,093 miles

coolant leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

coolant leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,767 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s cv boot weeping grease around securing clip.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,663 miles

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

corrosion on front panel/cross member

play in top steering colum/bush.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,663 miles

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

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

corrosion on front panel/cross member

play in top steering colum/bush.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,740 miles

corrosion on front cross member.

handbrake cables corroding.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 52,740 miles

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

corrosion on front cross member.

handbrake cables corroding.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 46,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

handbrake cables corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,464 miles

exhaust system corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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V704 FTA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V704 FTA, 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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V704 FTA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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