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DCZ 8248

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8248
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,970 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn but still serviceable.

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge of tred.

The offside front washer jet could do woth adjusting very high on screen,

the nearside front tyre has some very slight damage on the side wall of tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn but still serviceable.

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge of tred.

The offside front washer jet could do woth adjusting very high on screen,

the nearside front tyre has some very slight damage on the side wall of tyre.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,390 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,805 miles

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

nearside front wheel buckled (quite bad)

very slight wear / noise, offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust blowing (near excessive)

nearside front wheel buckled (quite bad)

very slight wear / noise, offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,467 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wiper Rubber Missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisoy

damage to o/s headlamp

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2009 58,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisoy

damage to o/s headlamp

n/s rear tyre perished

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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DCZ 8248 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DCZ 8248, 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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What year was DCZ 8248 registered?

DCZ 8248 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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