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V789 FNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 109,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 91,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 84,884 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,369 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 75,019 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 75,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,160 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,965 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 55,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 52,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2007 52,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 49,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V789 FNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V789 FNS, 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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V789 FNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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