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V778 HUT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 HUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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)

emissions not carried out fully due to over heating

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,237 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 94,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 94,189 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,541 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 77,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,352 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 66,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise slight blow from centre exhaust joint

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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V778 HUT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V778 HUT, 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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V778 HUT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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