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V842 FVN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,973 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,236 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside and nearside (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2015 71,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 64,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,678 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 56,678 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,111 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.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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V842 FVN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V842 FVN, 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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V842 FVN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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