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AHZ 8538

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8538
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 112,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,229 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering wheel slightly pulling to left.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,527 miles

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,527 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,698 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly cut, it not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,784 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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AHZ 8538 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AHZ 8538, 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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AHZ 8538 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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