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V721 GFA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,237 miles

under body has corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2018 55,533 miles

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake hoses corroded on metal ends

spare wheel corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 55,527 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

advise rear axel and spare wheel well corroded

advise rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,508 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

battery carrier corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,936 miles

corrosion inner sills

o-s front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

corrosion inner sills

o-s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,206 miles

boot floor spare wheel well corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,206 miles

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

boot floor spare wheel well corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,452 miles

advise boot floor and spare wheel wheel corroded

advise front crossmember and tie bar mounts

advise genarel corrosion to underside

advise rear brake hoses corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 49,452 miles

Nearside 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)

advise boot floor and spare wheel wheel corroded

advise front crossmember and tie bar mounts

advise genarel corrosion to underside

advise rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,508 miles

fronmt cross member corroded

front drive shafts CV gaiters insecure

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fronmt cross member corroded

front drive shafts CV gaiters insecure

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,729 miles

front crossmember surface corrosion

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

some surface corrosion on under side of vehcle

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,729 miles

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

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

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

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

front crossmember surface corrosion

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

some surface corrosion on under side of vehcle

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,752 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,752 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

n-s front tyre low pressure

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,552 miles

advise o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

handbrake stiff in operation caused by corroded handbrakecables

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,339 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,304 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,483 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 40,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,981 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,981 miles

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

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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V721 GFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V721 GFA, 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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V721 GFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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