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V98 FDK

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 FDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 126,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,731 miles

Battery insecure

accelerator stiff

light switch control in car missing but still works fine

wet day

Fail 12 Jan 2011 106,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

accelerator stiff

light switch control in car missing but still works fine

wet day

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,624 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,878 miles

Both rear sill inner area corroding

Near side rear some outer side wall damage & tread edge wear

Off side front chassie corroding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box has some corrosion

off side rear tyre wearing low & outer side wall cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2009 73,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear sill inner area corroding

Near side rear some outer side wall damage & tread edge wear

Off side front chassie corroding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box has some corrosion

off side rear tyre wearing low & outer side wall cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,086 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake warning lamp inoperative

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,309 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,337 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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V98 FDK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V98 FDK, 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 V98 FDK registered?

V98 FDK is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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