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BKZ 5402

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,995 mi
Last recorded118,995 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5402
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 118,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 118,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 107,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

breather starting to fail

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Feb 2007 93,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges †front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,132 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 85,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 5402 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 5402, 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 5402 registered?

BKZ 5402 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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