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V78 HCF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 HCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

engine coolant level low

Pass 4 May 2017 56,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 4 May 2017 56,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint sleeve (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 13 Apr 2016 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,371 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,082 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn

f/o/s brake ferrule showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,287 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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V78 HCF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc 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 V78 HCF, 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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V78 HCF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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