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BKZ 1007

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 1007
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,859 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 122,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers deteriorating.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,408 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorating.

Pass 20 May 2014 108,387 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 108,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside front floor and boot sections outside prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wiper arm pivot points worn

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

slight rumbleing from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,345 miles

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

corrosion under brake servo, but not excessive

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2010 85,345 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion under brake servo, but not excessive

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 70,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,571 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 62,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2006 58,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 58,988 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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BKZ 1007 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,441 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 BKZ 1007, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKZ 1007 registered?

BKZ 1007 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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