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V971 FFP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 FFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH inner sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,609 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,271 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,271 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,294 miles

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

offside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,162 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,124 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,489 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,523 miles

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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V971 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V971 FFP, 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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What year was V971 FFP registered?

V971 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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