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V857 FPV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 FPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 83,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion in suspension arm and rear axle

some damage on windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion in suspension arm and rear axle

some damage on windscreen

Pass 24 May 2017 64,207 miles

Nearside Front floor out rigger corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Rear Oil leak of engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 64,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cat joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor out rigger corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Rear Oil leak of engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 62,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread and side wall.

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from front of engine.

oil on bottom of dipstick.

Fail 18 May 2016 62,187 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread and side wall.

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from front of engine.

oil on bottom of dipstick.

Pass 20 May 2015 59,897 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 59,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 57,694 miles

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 21 May 2013 56,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 56,248 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 54,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 52,007 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,636 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,486 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,486 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,100 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,100 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,532 miles

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)

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

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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V857 FPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V857 FPV, 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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V857 FPV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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