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BCZ 4681

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4681
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,462 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 May 2011 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,894 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,014 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 62,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

engine drain plug insecure.

water in offside rear light.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,634 miles

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

CO only just dropped within pass limit on natural idle test.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,471 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 53,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BCZ 4681 is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 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 BCZ 4681, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 4681 registered?

BCZ 4681 is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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