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W247 FHL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,836 mi
Last recorded61,836 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 61,836 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 61,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn laminated and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn laminated and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,504 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing! (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,487 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,258 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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W247 FHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W247 FHL, 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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W247 FHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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