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V973 FFP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 FFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body has been undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2026 131,487 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle under body has been undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger missing from rear but system still secure

exhaust hangers deteriorating

wet weather test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2010 85,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 69,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 51,437 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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V973 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V973 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 V973 FFP registered?

V973 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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