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DCZ 8727

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8727
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 120,009 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 120,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 114,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,049 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front track rod has slight play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Feb 2009 75,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,081 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

x2 washer jets blocked

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 52,080 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 8727 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 8727, 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 8727 registered?

DCZ 8727 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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